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Job Title:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, TFT
Posted Date:
2021-09-16
Closing Date:
2021-09-22
Functional Discipline:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 0000024443CG
JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
LOCATION: NIAGARA HEALTH/MULTI-SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 16 September 2021
CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2021
UNION: ONTARIO NURSES' ASSOCIATION
WAGE RANGE: 33.90 TO 48.53 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The incumbent will assess the health of Niagara Health (NH) employees, conduct pre-employment and periodic health assessments, administer first aid treatment and medications and refer employees to appropriate treatment resources in accordance with NH and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements. Other responsibilities include; Fit testing, participating in the flu campaigns, coverage for vacation and outbreak situations and reviewing policies. Must be willing to travel and work at all sites as required. If there are no qualified candidates, this position may be used as a training opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse required
o Working knowledge of OHA Communicable disease protocols
o Current CPR certification
o Sufficient knowledge is required for the assessment and primary care for injuries and illness
o Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Canada Labour Code;
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
o Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
o Applies leadership skills by providing, facilitating and promoting quality patient care
o Demonstrated commitment to patient and family education and the ability to promote health and wellness
o Evidence of accurate, timely and appropriate documentation according to best practice guidelines and CNO standards
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Consistent and regular attendance required o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen
It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment 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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