Nurse B - Occupational Health Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Occupational Health or Public Health Nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Occupational Health Nursing certificate is acceptable
• Immunization certificate is an asset
• Diploma: Occupational Health Nursing/ability to complete w/in 3 yrs of employ.
• If no OHN diploma, Occup. Health Cert. or can obtain w/in 3 yrs of employ.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HCP Certificate (CPR-HCP)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Know of adult ed. methods/population health promotion & apply to HCP programs.
• Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
• Must be well organized and able to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and ability to interpret the Sask. Health Immunization manual (SIM);
• Knowledge of policies/procedures to address blood & body post exposure
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Respiratory N95 Fit Testing
• Demonstrated ability in program development, implementation and evaluation
• Sensitivity to concerns of management and labour
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, follow up and reporting
• Knowledge and ability to deliver regional safety programs
• Knowledge of legislation and acts pertinent to employee health & safety
• Knowledge in community health and public health concepts
• Can apply nursing research/ best practice to develop/revise policy & procedure
• Knowledge and ability to interpret serology
• Knowledge of infection control best practice
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
• Ability to apply advanced computer skills

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Valid Class 5 driver's license