Occupational Health Nurse & Safety Leader

Position Description

Title: Occupational Health Nurse & Safety Leader

Department: Human Resources

Location: Truro - On-Site

Immediate Supervisor: VP Human Resources

Status: Non-Exempt Salaried

Position Purpose: Lead employee health and safety activities within the plant.

Principle Accountabilities

• Responsible for the collection and management of medical, highly confidential, sensitive, and personal information required for the management of absences, accommodation, health and safety issues and formal complaints.
• Promotes team member wellness programs and provides ongoing support for employee health and wellness concerns.
• Provides first aid for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Lead loss control program implementation and compliance including training, scorecards, audits, administrative support of program.
• Manage the site health unit and hearing testing facility.
• Coordinates pre and post-employment medical screening and monitoring programs - air quality, noise, occupational hygiene etc.
• Act as the site leader for employee safety, health, and wellness
• Key member of site safety pillar team tasked with promoting a culture of continuous improvement in terms of employee safety.
• Consults with leadership regarding Team Member's status of absence and progress on modified work.
• Liaise with corporate health and safety teams to ensure effective implementation and support on company safety programs and initiatives.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor.
• Coordinates and manages STD, LTD and WCB disability claims and manages the Early Safe Return to Work Program. Identifies goals, objectives, and actions to develop comprehensive case management plans that achieve desired outcomes within designated time frames. Accountable for the progression of disability claims cases including ongoing follow-up and coordinates interventions with internal and external parties.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of current occupational health practices and applicable legislation is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite required.
• Registered and licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Specialty in Occupational Health Nursing strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience in health and safety or occupational health nursing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.

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