Occupational Health Nurse - Portage la Prairie, MB

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct injured worker evaluation and Urgent Care type services.


• Develops, interprets, and administers employee health services, including plant medical, disease prevention, and safety programs, policies, and procedures.


• Participates in the occupational health service program through various activities.


• Conduct injured worker case management and assist in coordinating early return to work program. Assist in preparing necessary workers compensation claims and follow up with employees, physicians, and case manager.


• Identifies health problems and potential hazards of the work site, teach safety awareness. Schedules, plans and implements an effective wellness and health education program for employees. Refers employees to health/medical related resources in the community.


• Administer various clinics/trainings, coordinate on site physician visits, refer employees to off-site medical facilities, order supplies, file records.


• Support emergency and disaster preparedness programs and planning.


• Support workplace Health & Safety programs, audits, inspections, and incident investigations to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.

Typical Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Nurse Practitioner {RN(NP)} designation with bachelor’s degree.


• Occupational Health Nursing diploma or willingness to achieve this designation.


• Spirometry testing, respiratory surveillance and occupational hearing conservationist preferred.

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