Nurse (Construction)

Position Overview

The Nurse will provide safe and responsible nursing care for the workers on site. Responsible for coordinating and implementing nursing treatment procedures. Will provide leadership regarding company policy, treatment procedures and professional accountability to project management.

District Overview

The projects in Eastern Canada include highways, bridges, public transit, mining site development and open-pit operations, hydroelectric plants, wind farms, dams, and industrial facilities. They support the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This role will be in Ottawa supporting the OLRT project

Responsibilities

· Provide primary nursing care for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries.

· Provide occupational health programs that help maintain a healthy workforce and minimize health risks to employees

· Ensure safe and legal usage and storage and documentation of all medications available in the first aid room. Have Collected data and obtained records about workplace injuries through comprehensive health assessments

· Assessed employees and performed medical examinations when injured confidentially and professionally.

· Provided first aid, over-the-counter medications, and immunizations (tetanus boosters, flu clinic, etc.) as needed

· Educated employers and employees on how to prevent accidents and injuries and how to provide basic first aid

· Provided case management of injuries via telehealth for workers not on site and scheduled follow-ups, as needed, on-site or through telehealth

· Worked with safety personnel to safeguard workers through participating in safety walks and through the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety policy and procedures to ensure compliance of legislative requirements

· Provided employee and employer with return-to-work assessments and modified work offers to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for safe and gradual return to work

· Have a clear understanding of the OHSA Regulations as presented in the ‘Rainbow Chart’

· Liaised between management, occupational health physician, safety team, claims team, human resources, and other health specialties (internal and external resources) for the best plan of care for the employee and their well-being

· Conducted follow-up appointments and adjusted treatment plan according to employee’s health status

· Complete point-of-care testing for post-incident and reasonable suspicion A&D testing

Qualifications

• Must currently be an occupational nurse, registered nurse, or nurse practitioner
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, critical care experience preferred
• Ability to work and be onsite approximately 8-10 hours/day
• Valid CPR, ACLS, BTLS/PHTLS, audit ATLS
• Case management experience preferred
• Strong computer skills

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $110,000/yr - $160,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.