Occupational health nurse (rn or rpn) - occupational health and wellness

Job description
Reporting to the Director, Occupational Health and Wellness, the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of established occupational health programs, protocols and services; including immunization programs, assessing submitted employee medical documentation, communicable disease surveillance program compliance and other related functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

What must you have?
• Graduate of a recognized program for Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses.
• Holds a current general certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS.
• Minimum one year experience as an Occupational Health Nurse

What else do you bring?
• Strong ability to multi-task and shift priorities as the need arises.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment, utilizing Word, Excel and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health - Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:
• Diploma/Certificate from a recognized college in Occupational Health Nursing
• COHN (C) certificate
• Experience within an acute care environment
• Experience with Parklane software
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted. Read more