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Occupational Health Nurse

Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA, T2G 1S5 Edmonton, AB, CA, T5N 4A3

Req ID:  45600
Jobs by Category:  Health
Job Function:  Clinical / Medical
Status:  Casual
Schedule:  Temporary

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. 

 

#LI-Onsite
Salary Range:  $32-$59
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  0%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.  

Disclaimer:  In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS.  Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

6,300
Pharmacies using our pharmacy solutions

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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