Registered Nurse

24/7 Occupational & Emergency Medicine Solutions is looking for a CNO Registered Nurse (RN licence current and in good standing in the province of Ontario) to work at an occupational health clinic located at a gold mine site in Ontario north of Thunder Bay. The RN would be joining a team of medical professionals including Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Advanced Care Paramedics, and Primary Care Paramedics. Our occupational health clinic is supported remotely by a team of ER physicians.

Above industry standard compensation, fully covered travel to and from site, on site accommodations, 24/7 access to on-call doctors for support, multiple project locations, and a COR Certified safety program are just some reasons to join the 24/7 OEMS team.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse will provide on-site services to support baseline and pre-employment assessments, periodic assessments and occupational health screening. They will coordinate return-to-work planning and provide case management services as required for workers with occupational and non-occupational injury or illness.

The RN will provide clinic support to the on-site physician assistants as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline and pre-employment or post hire medical assessments for all employees. Baseline assessments include obtaining a comprehensive health history, physical examination and vision screening. Audiometric testing, spirometry, and blood work will be required with some positions. Functional assessment may be included to align with Bonafide Occupational Requirements of specific roles.


• Collaborate with OEMS deputy medical directors to determine fitness for work and recommendations for appropriate workplace modifications or modified duties.


• Provide baseline and periodic health surveillance assessments as required. This would include audiometric and spirometry testing, respirator fit testing, and blood collection for required biological monitoring to comply with legislated requirements in identified similar exposure groups.


• Collaborate with Community providers to refer and receive chest x-ray and bloodwork results for baseline and periodic screening.


• Collection of specimens for drug and breath alcohol testing as required.


• Coordinate return-to-work planning for employees who are off work due to both occupational and non-occupational medical illness or injury.


• Provide clinic support to the physician assistants as needed, working within the RN approved scope of practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Education/Experience

• Registered Nurse with active registration in good standing.


• Experience in Occupational Health/ industry setting is preferred.


• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course (with certification from a nationally recognized provider), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) is required.


• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or equivalent certification is an asset


• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is an asset


• Experience in alcohol and drug testing is an asset


• Preference to candidates with previous experience in emergency nursing, or emergency response in occupational health role.


• Previous experience working with WSIB is an asset.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, time management and decision-making abilities are required.


• Strong planning and organizing skills, with attention to detail.


• Ability to work in a fast paced and performance driven environment, to adapt quickly and comfortably to change as a strong team player, and independently


• Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills combined with professional telephone etiquette.


• Knowledge and experience working with union represented workforces is an asset.


• Familiarity with Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook); demonstrated ability to learn and work well with customized computer software, including electronic medical record system such as Cority.


• Evidence of active participation in professional growth and development activities.

Compensation

• Daily rate of $800 - $850 overtime averaged for 12 hour/ day (inclusive of 4% vacation pay).


• Supplemental overtime and call-back rates


• Flights and accommodations to and from site are provided


• Funding for required certifications (I.e. Alcohol and Drug testing certifications)


• Benefits package after completion of 90 days of employment


• Continuing Professional Development funding


• Annual Scholarship opportunities for employees and their immediate family members


• Employee assistance program

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

24/7 OEMS is committed to a recruitment process and workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in 24/7 OEMS; however, only those with a College of Nurses of Ontario registration (current and in good standing) will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.