Occupational Health Nurse
Locations
- Suite 215, 10216 124th Street | Edmonton, AB
- TELUS Sky - Level 3, 685 Centre St S | Calgary, AB
- Mobile Trailer - on location at various client sites
Hours of Operation:
Clinical Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM MST
Mobile Trailer Hours: Day, evening, and weekend shifts
TELUS Health Care Centre (THCC) is Canada's leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. Our team of highly skilled professionals offers a full range of occupational health services, from pre-employment screenings to rehabilitative services for ill or injured workers. THCC also provides complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote and harsh areas of the country. We are the chosen partner for proactive health management programs.
Our Team and What We'll Accomplish Together
As a Certified Occupational Health Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing care including health promotion, illness prevention, supportive, curative, and rehabilitative care. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team including healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and leaders/advocates for both patient care and professional healthcare issues.
What You'll Do
- Promote health and wellness in patient encounters
- Flexible to travel to employer office and/or mobile trailer to perform clinical assessments in mobile clinics, Flu clinic, health surveillance assessments etc
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for occupational and non-occupational health concerns
- Consult with collaborating physicians and update the Medical Director as required
- Conduct diagnostic testing such as electrocardiography, spirometry, audiometric testing, quantitative/qualitative mask fit testing, vision screening, immunizations, and obtaining blood samples
- Perform physical assessments and determine fitness to work
- Oversee the work of occupational health technicians
- Work independently when required
- Respond to emergency situations in clinical settings
- Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Conduct drug & alcohol testing, physical demands testing, ear plug fit testing, and interpret results
- Understand and apply the Occupational Health Act and applicable legislation
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to offer comprehensive patient care
- Document all completed interventions
- Maintain knowledge of testing required for TELUS Health Edmonton contracts
- Ensure a professional and clean work environment
- Lift and carry equipment safely (up to 50 lbs)
- Apply infection control principles
- Navigate medical equipment set-up, software, and administration independently in remote areas
- Proficient in IT and using the Cority system
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Current registration (or eligibility to register) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
- Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) experience
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (required)
- Certification in Drug and Alcohol Testing (an asset)
- Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle
- Current certification in BLS CPR/AED
- Experience with After Hours Drug and Alcohol testing (an asset)
- Sound professional judgment and initiative in nursing practice
- Discreet and confidential handling of patient matters
- Adherence to all safety and health policies, regulations, and safe work practices
- Ability to work flexible hours and remotely throughout Alberta, delivering occupational health services via our mobile trailer
About the Opportunity: Please note that this posting is for future opportunities and is not linked to a specific, approved position. As such, we cannot guarantee a start date for the position at this time.
Why apply?
- Join our talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities
- Get ahead of the competition by being the first in line for future job openings
What to Expect: Candidates who apply will be considered for future roles and will be contacted when suitable positions become available.
Apply now to be considered for future positions at TELUS!
By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies' Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.
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