Occupational Health Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Are you an Occupational Health Nurse looking for your next rewarding challenge? We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dynamic team while supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforce! We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to join our team. This exciting opportunity will allow you to make a meaningful impact on the health and safety of our workforce while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you have a passion for communicable disease management, immunization services, and more, we’d love to hear from you! Covenant Health is offering a 1-year temporary position for an OHN. In this role, you will assess employee immunization status, administer recommended healthcare worker immunizations, and provide guidance or follow-up related to immunizations after blood and bodily fluid exposures. Additionally, you will manage staff exposures to communicable diseases, including outbreaks, and oversee the provision of prophylactic treatment and the determination of necessary work restrictions. We are in search of an individual who is self-directed, self-motivated, possesses strong analytical decision-making skills, the ability to plan and establish priorities and adapt to change. Your expertise as a seasoned OHN professional would be instrumental in furthering Covenant Health’s efforts to continuously deliver quality healthcare services. To join our dynamic team, apply today! Covenant Health is proud to be part of Canada’s integrated healthcare system, serving Albertans across 17 provincial sites. We have a solid reputation for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees.

Description:

The Occupational Health Nurse provides employees with guidance on preventing infectious diseases and offers assessment and counseling for those exposed to communicable diseases. They identify potential fitness-to-work issues, including necessary work restrictions, to minimize the risk of disease transmission in the workplace. The role involves assessing the immunization status of new hire employees and making recommendations accordingly. Additionally, the OHN plans, implements, manages, and delivers employee immunization programs across multiple sites in alignment with current Healthcare Worker Immunization Standards. They evaluate and manage employee blood and body fluid exposures, offering follow-up care, including prophylaxis and immunizations as necessary. The OHN will work with various stakeholders, including employees, management, infection prevention and control (IPC) teams, to enhance health and wellness services. Continuous improvement will be supported by regularly evaluating and updating services. The nurse will also update the Team Lead/Manager on concerns and issues, address employee inquiries in a timely manner, or refer them to the appropriate department. Other duties may be assigned as needed within the scope of the position. The ideal candidate for this role will be great at building relationships, engaging with stakeholders, and communicating effectively. This is a hybrid position, with on-site work required in both Edmonton and St. Albert. This position is non-unionized and requires availability for on-call shifts based on rotation. Evening shifts may be required based organizational priorities.

• Classification:
Occupational Health Nurse
• Union:
COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program:
OHS&W
• Primary Location:
One Twelve Campus
• Location Details:
Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
06-DEC-2024
• Date Available:
16-DEC-2024
• Temporary End Date:
31-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary:
$35.19
• Maximum Hourly Salary:
$52.79
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing; Occupational Health Nursing Certificate or CNA COHN-C designation; Current license and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) and Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) without restrictions; Current BLS for Health Care Providers.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 to 5 years recent experience in Occupational Health Nurse setting; Previous experience and knowledge of with infection control principles; Ability to administer vaccinations via subcutaneous or intramuscular administrations; Ability to respond to emergency situations in clinical settings; Sound knowledge base in Occupational Health and Safety practices including a good understanding of trends and issues in Occupational Health sector; Excellent assessment skills; Working knowledge of Microsoft and windows environment; Receptive to change and able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment; Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Application of legislation and Communicable Disease Exposure best practices as it relates to occupational health; Ability to manually lift and carry equipment safely (up to 20 lbs) independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership with Alberta Occupational Health Nurses Association an asset; Membership in Canadian Occupational Nurses Association an asset; Previous experience with Health Care OHN work desirable; Experience with Cority.