BWH Required Skills:

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing Statement:

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practicing in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) required
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Certificate/Diploma from a recognized college in Occupational Health Nursing required
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
- Current CPR/AED certification, HCP level required
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an Occupational Health Nurse, preferably in a hospital setting required
- Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence required
- Meets all preplacement vaccination requirements required
- CNA Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN(C)) preferred

Principal Duties:

- Conduct pre-placement health assessments for new employees, professional staff,



volunteers and students; identify health concerns requiring accommodation, provide health teaching, conduct respirator fit tests for current hires, offer screening/testing/vaccination as per established protocols
- Maintain individual health records for all employees as required by legislation and hospital policies, ensuring high quality documentation is completed in a timely manner
- Monitor and administer vaccination programs, communicable disease surveillance protocols
- Provide first aid and health teaching to employees for minor illnesses and injuries
- Participate in the planning of the flu vaccination program with hospital staff and volunteers; collect compliance statistics
- Maintains and ensures medical directives are updated appropriately
- Coordinates and leads surveillance and exposure protocols
- Provide coverage for Disability Claims Coordinator and Safety & Incident Prevention Officer
- Provide coverage for Manager, Occupational Health Services, as requested
- Develops policies and procedures related to all aspects of Occupational Health & Safety
- Other duties as assigned

Statement: This job posting is the result of an existing vacancy and was not posted using AI.

Bluewater

Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 464-4400 extension 8391 or [email protected] and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.

We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.

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