Occupational Health Nurse - Part time
Intertape Polymer Group
- Truro, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-partiel
- Act as the site leader for employee health, and wellness
- Coordinates pre and post-employment medical screening and monitoring programs - air quality, noise, occupational hygiene etc.
- Coordinates and manages STD, LTD and WCB disability claims and manages the Early Safe Return to Work Program.
- Identifies goals, objectives, and actions to develop comprehensive case management plans that achieve desired outcomes within designated time frames. Accountable for the progression of disability claims cases including ongoing follow-up and coordinates interventions with internal and external parties.
- Provides first aid for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Consults with leadership regarding Team Member's status of absence and progress on modified work.
- Responsible for the collection and management of medical, highly confidential, sensitive, and personal information required for the management of absences, accommodation, health and safety issues and formal complaints.
- Promotes team member wellness programs and provides ongoing support for employee health and wellness concerns.
- Manage the site health unit and hearing testing facility.
- Related tasks as requested by supervisor.
- Registered and licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Specialty in Occupational Health Nursing strongly preferred.
- Previous work experience in occupational health nursing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a high degree of empathy.
- Knowledge of current occupational health practices and applicable legislation.
- Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to uphold confidentiality.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment.