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We are seeking a casual Temporary Occupational Health Nurse to join our Client's Occupational Health and Hygiene Team located at our Joffre site in Central Alberta, near Red Deer. Reporting to the Occupational Health and Hygiene Coordinator, this position will apply nursing practices and principles in an ethical manner to contribute to the health of workers in all occupations through health promotion, health protection, treatment of injury/illness and management of disability. This is done through policies, programs and initiatives.
This is a casual on call position.
You Will Use Your Expertise To:
- Provide a broad application of Occupational Health practices in accordance with company Responsible Care® standards and all applicable regulations including, OSHA, WCB and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code
- Manage workplace injuries and illnesses, including WCB reporting, and collaborate with the business to develop and implement modified work plans as appropriate
- Conduct fitness-for-work assessments, including pre-placement assessments and evaluations for current employees as needed
- Implement site programs, procedures and initiatives for prevention, recognition and treatment of illness and injury
- Provide technical support to site emergency response planning including hands-on medical emergency response crisis management
- Establish and maintain confidential employee health records
- Facilitate disability case management by coordinating health care and early intervention to promote the safe and timely return to work of ill or injured employees
What We Are Looking For:
- Nursing diploma and/or BScN degree with 8+ years related practical experience (including medical emergency response) and a current CRNA license
- Current CPR/AED certification and Advanced ITLS or Advanced First Aid certification
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) would be considered an asset
If interested, please send your resume to melissa.hughes@manpower.com or call 403-809-4215 for further information.
