The role of an Occupational Health Nurse involves patient care and administrative responsibilities. The nurse will interpret client needs, provide clinical support, counsel clients on health and wellness, and contribute to policy development. Responsibilities include ensuring confidentiality of health information, implementing health and safety programs, and promoting workplace health initiatives.
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver nursing services to patients, families, and communities, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will use critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide patient-centered care, health promotion, and advocacy. The position supports an integrated approach to patient care and reflects the values of AHS.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical support, advice, and direction to staff and managers on health promotion, safety, and hygiene
Act as a healthcare provider for staff and representatives
Ensure confidentiality of health information
Implement program and policy strategies for workplace health and safety
Promote WHS programs and priorities
Deliver programs and services to meet staff needs, including Occupational Immunizations and Health Assessments
Manage needle stick and blood/body fluid exposure follow-up
Conduct communicable disease exposure follow-up and investigation
Provide WCB Case Management and Employee/Family Assistance Program awareness
Participate in Noise Management Program, Hazard assessment, and control
Conduct Skin integrity/Hand Health investigations, Respiratory fit testing, and Ergonomic reviews
Measure and monitor outcomes of WHS programs
Consult and refer to appropriate stakeholders and specialists
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program
Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor's Degree with RN designation
Occupational Health Nursing Post Diploma/Degree Certificate
Audiometric Technician Training
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in Occupational Health Nursing
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing in a large organization
Preference for candidates Certified in Occupational Health Nursing Canada (COHN(C))
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered
