Health assistant Jobs in Cambridge, ON

Overview

Position : Occupational Health Nurse (RN or RPN)

Type : Part-Time; 1 Year Fixed-Term

Hours : Kitchener Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM; on-site hours are variable but include days, afternoons, and nights on weekdays. 24 hours per week, all 8 hour shifts.

Location : Client Sites (Cambridge and Woodstock) & Kitchener Clinic

Role Summary

The primary function of the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is to provide on-site occupational health services to promote the health, wellness, and safety of individual workers, the aggregate worker population, and the workplace organization at a large auto manufacturer plant. The OHN delivers primary care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, including emergency response, clinical assessment and triage of injuries, and assessment of fitness to work. The OHN works as part of the multidisciplinary health team in the health centre and advises workers and management on health issues in the workplace. The OHN collaborates with stakeholders to identify and assess workers’ exposures to health hazards, performs and coordinates medical surveillance procedures, and facilitates implementation of exposure control measures. The OHN delivers health promotion and disease prevention programs, manages case and disability management for injuries and illnesses, coordinates workplace accommodation, and facilitates return to work. The OHN maintains professional competence and is accountable for ongoing practice-relevant professional training. The OHN reports to the On-Site Lead.

What we offer

• FAMILY focused culture
• Excellent Training Program
• Supportive continuous learning environment
• Competitive Wage
• Competitive Group Benefit plan

Key Accountabilities

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Assessment and Treatment

Disability Case Management

Medical Surveillance

Pre-placement Medical Evaluations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

If you want to work in an environment that is positive, challenging, and safe; where your contributions are valued, this role may be right for you.

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