Position: Occupational Health Nurse
Status: Temporary Casual (1) 12 months
Department: People Health
Role Level: Nursing - Non-Union (NN 10) - $39.07 to $56.00 per hour
Site: Mississauga Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital, Queensway Health Centre
Hours of Work/Shifts: 8 and 12 hour shifts; Days, Weekends and Holidays
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Health Nurse is a highly valued member of the People Health team who supports the body, mind and spirit of our Health Human Resource (HHR) through occupational health and safety programs, disease prevention and clinical care. Building programing that supports the body, mind and spirit of our HHR through occupational health and safety programs, disease prevention and clinical care. This role is responsible for the delivery of proactively managing and delivering occupational health services and programs; ensuring compliance with legislation; primary care and health assessment; immunization programs; workplace injury and accommodations, health surveillance and education. As a member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team of professionals, your expertise in this field will enable you act as a coach and mentor to leadership and staff regarding workplace health related issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with expectation to obtain certification in Occupational Health Nursing Canada (COHN(C)) within 2 years
- Member of Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association an asset
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Registered Nurse
- Experience with conducting health assessments over the phone or telehealth an asset
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation including the Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Public Hospitals Act and AODA
- Understanding of Public Health Ontario, Ministry of Health, and surveillance protocols related to communicable diseases
- Demonstrated ability to drive a positive experience through professionalism, positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress
- Demonstration ability to show empathy and compassion
- Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and sound judgment required
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Manages priorities effectively
- Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation
- Excellent computer skills with various software, including EPIC, Office 365 and Parklane
- Experience with case management and contact tracing of COVID19 or other communicable disease an asset
- Ability to facilitate and lead group discussions, and implement feedback into practice
- As part of a dynamic team of professionals must be flexible team player with the ability to work independently and as a team
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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