Nurse (Full Time - Fly In/Fly Out - Long Harbour)

Description

Location: 1 Nickel Road, Long Harbour, NL

Status: Permanent (12 hour day/night shift)

Schedule: 1 Week On/Off

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TELUS Health Care Centre (THCC) is an occupational health clinic. We are Canada’s leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. With a team of highly skilled professionals, THCC provides clinical and remote medical services across Canada. Offering a full range of occupational health services from pre-employment screenings, to rehabilitative services for the ill or injured worker, to complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote and a harsh area of the country, THCC is the chosen partner for proactive health management programs.

Here's the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

Nurses play a key role in our team environment. Our nurses are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare needs of our clients are met in conjunction with our Paramedic team.

Here’s how

Direct Patient Care Activities

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates plan of care for all occupational and non-occupational health concerns
• Consults/collaborates with other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive patient care
• Conducts diagnostic testing (including venipuncture collection electrocardiography, pulmonary function, and audiometric testing) and interprets results, consulting collaborative physician as indicated
• Maintains awareness of and functions exclusively within the provincially legislated regulations for The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
• Conduct PCR swabs as needed
• Performs delegated public health functions including influenza vaccination
• Consults with collaborating physician when required, based upon scope of practice regulations. Consults and updates the Medical Director as required
• Conducts periodic health screening clinics
• Provides Return-to-Work and Workers’ Compensation assessment, treatment and follow-up for client populations specified under the THCC Inc. contract
• Documents all interventions completed
• Routinely checks and maintains all clinic-based and emergency medical equipment including medications on a weekly basis (or more frequently as required)
• Incorporates health and wellness promotion and health teaching in patient encounters

Indirect Patient Care Activities

• Performs weekly water sampling on potable water for offsite public health testing
• Completes periodic audits of patient charts to identify testing required and potential health issues for future program development
• Reviews pre-placement and periodic medicals upon request
• Liaison with public health officials in relation to any public health issues or concerns
• Acts as liaison between THCC medical/nursing staff and their contracted clients to coordinate patient care
• Works in collaboration with VNL site staff and physician/medical director to identify, track and treat identified health concerns within the employee population
• Routinely checks and maintains all clinic-based and emergency medical equipment including medications on a weekly basis (or more frequently as required)
• Conducts periodic tours to maintain familiarity with work environment
• Performs occupational hygiene checks in designated food preparation areas at site

Administrative/Support Activities

• Develops and updates clinical documents, policies and protocols (both medical/nursing and those in support of services to the contracted clients), and education materials for staff
• Participates in continuing education/professional growth activities
• Active role in procurement of necessary medical equipment and supplies
• Maintains statistics on all occupational and non-occupational clinic visits
• Works in conjunction with other THCC staff on health and wellness program development for clients under the THCC contracts as well as for clients of THCC general
• Active role in Vale health surveillance programs: pulmonary function, audiology and biological monitoring are examples

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle

• Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in policy and program development an asset
• Class 5 NL driver’s license with abstract
• Minimum 5 years of Nursing experience with at least 3 years’ emergency room/critical care, or emergency nursing combined with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. Strong verbal and written skills
• Demonstrates advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills, and synthesizes findings to identify appropriate diagnoses and develop a plan of care for each patient presentation
• Successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making
• Evidence of active participation in professional growth and development activities
• Audiology course, or willing to obtain in first year of hire
• Non-Dot urine drug screening
• Pulmonary function course, or willing to obtain in first year of hire
• Ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Successful completion and graduation from a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent
• Evidence of health teaching experience (peer/professional and client-centered) an asset
• Experience, knowledge, and proficiency in Occupational Health Nursing and/or industrial nursing an asset (or willingness to pursue same)
• Current registration (or eligibility to register) with The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and provide strong Management
• WHMIS training an asset
• Committed to delivering the highest standard in patient care and client experience
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in management of operations
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement policy, procedures and improvement initiatives
• Medication administration including strong knowledge of advanced and critical care medications
• Current CPR, ACLS, ITLS
• Proven experience in the field of administration of industrial construction site medical services
• Excellent communication skills & relationship building skills
• Experience in EKG Interpretation, Venipuncture, Pulmonary Function and Audiometric testing and Interpretation
• Non-Dot Breath Alcohol screening
• Fit Testing experience, instructor certification preferred

Who is TELUS Health Care Centres?

We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada.

• Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes. Connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health are just some of the ways our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency
• We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service-minded individuals who want to work in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. Join our team and help us shape the future of how Canadians engage with the healthcare ecosystem

Accessibility

• Please note that we are exclusively recruiting people who can work legally in Canada
• THCC 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. Please let the recruitment team know of any accommodation requirement at the beginning of the process