Join our dynamic team as a Occupational Health Nurse at our McClean Lake site, where you’ll play a pivotal role in employee health and safety. This is a hands-on position where you’ll conduct client assessments, lead health training initiatives, and manage preventative health programs. This role will allow you to make a tangible impact on workplace health and wellness in a unique and challenging work environment. If this sounds like a career path for you, please apply!
Responsibilities include:
· Perform client assessment, planning, implementation of care, and on-going evaluation of patient(s)
· Administrate the medical surveillance program (annual testing/annual medicals) for compliance with regulatory and company requirements
· Liaise with the company doctor as required
· Facilitate First Aid training and other health and wellness related information sessions
· Manage preventive health programs including immunizations
· Revise and create procedures and work instructions within the Integrated Management System
· Compile and submit monthly injury statistics reports
· Perform site-wide health inspections
· Participate in emergency training exercises with the Emergency Response Team
· Support the Radiation Protection Group with administration of the bioassay program
· Provide sample collection for substance testing in support of the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program
· Liaise with provincial health authorities as required
· Administer the Direct Observed Therapy (DOT) procedure for clients with Tuberculosis
· Perform sutures if certified by an accredited program
Work Location & Schedule:
· McClean Lake mine site; 11 hour work days
· Regular schedule is 14 days in and 14 days out. Schedule will be agreed upon prior to work
· Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required
· On-call support is required
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· A welcoming environment and great co-workers
· Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
· Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
· Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.
Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
· Registered Nurse, licensed to practice in Saskatchewan, preferably with occupational health experience and/or northern nursing experience
· The following training will be provided by Orano as required:
o Spirometry and Audiometry
o Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o First Aid Instructor’s Certificate
· Previous experience performing ECG’s is an asset
· Familiarity with Employee Family Assistance Program
· Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Required to have a sound knowledge of the company’s operations and legislative requirements
· Open to learning and takes initiative
· Excellent personal communication skills, both written and verbal
· A team player who is able to develop positive working relationships and work closely and effectively with all team members
· Respect for and understanding of multicultural values
· Ability to maintain confidentiality
· Ability to work independently and, where necessary, take charge and assign direction in emergency situations
· Preference will be given to qualified Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN)
