Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44363

Occupational Health Nurse, (18-month Term)

Carberry, MB

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) serves as the plant’s medical professional under the general direction of a local Occupational Provider. Administers provincial workers’ compensation claims and directly manages the Company's return-to-work program. Administers first aid emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illnesses. Manages Occupational Health Programs such as hearing conservation programs and administers hearing tests as needed. Administers wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees’ health and welfare. Maintains confidential, accurate, up-to-date medical and applicable Canadian occupational health and safety records for the location. This role reports to the Health & Safety Director and works closely with the plant general management, taking a proactive approach toward providing a safe working environment.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Provide direct patient care to employees. Responsible for initializing medical care for all work-related injuries and illnesses. Assess the nature of and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, conducting job-related pre-placement and periodic health assessments, administering immunizations and medications, and providing health counseling and education. Monitor the health status of employees and coordinate medical referrals when necessary. Assume responsibility to treat work related injuries and illnesses and/or recommend appropriate treatment.
• Contacts physician and hospitals to arrange further medical treatment when needed. Coordinates the administration of and/or provides immunizations and vaccines.
• Develop and implement health programs for employees, supervisors, and managers. Coordinate and facilitate health and wellness initiatives like exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction programs. Collaborate with other professionals, such as industrial hygienists and ergonomists, to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and promote safe work practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate health programs and processes in partnership with Health and Safety and Human Resources. Conduct and/or coordinate periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, wellness, hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance (forklift, fit testing, and other exposure monitoring surveillance), ergonomics, respiratory protection, and applicable regulatory reporting.
• Responsible for the administration of provincial workers’ compensation benefits and short-term disability and applicable job-protected leaves and works on a professional, confidential level with hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment.
• Manages the site’s Return to Work program and plans with support from operation leaders, Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program, including follow-up with employees on the jobs they are returning to and provides continual communication to management on employee work restrictions and changes to their physical limitations/abilities. Partnering with the safety manager and being a key liaison to provincial workers’ compensation boards and claims teams.
• Responsible for all written and verbal communication that may or may not be confidential pertaining to the medical department, including employee education in health and safety procedures, provincial workers’ compensation claims and procedures, and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
• Oversees the general health and wellness of the McCain employees, which includes but is not limited to the following: monitor the functioning of the Blood Pressure machines & AED, Champion and coordinate the various Wellness programs, smoking cessation program, and educational programs (bathroom postings, brochure racks, handouts), and assist with employee suggestion program.
• Oversee the ongoing process of updating and development of the Functional Job Analysis.
• Facilitate and oversee the ongoing process of the post-offer employment screens, eye & hearing exams, etc., which are utilized in the hiring process and with those employed who move into upgraded positions within the plant.
• Support onsite EAP program where required.
• Lead annual Impairment Prevention and Fitness-for-Duty training.

• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent recognized Canadian nursing degree.
• At least 4 years as a Registered Nurse licensed in the province or territory of practice with at least 2 years as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility setting.
• Advanced bilingual speaking and writing skills are preferred in certain geographies.
• The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following: industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Disability/provincial workers’ compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same. Must be able to maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant's Hearing Conservation program.

• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision and have strong demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and self-initiative skills.
• Demonstrates ability to drive sustainable organizational change.
• Demonstrates ability to build strong cross-functional teams capable of delivering desired results.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and influence across a diverse range of people from Corporate /Regional leadership to a front-line employee.
• Demonstrates ability to think both strategically and tactically and quickly transition between the two.
• Good technical understanding of H&S issues and their relationship to production/engineering/food safety/quality and job functions as they relate to building in prevention.
• Strong demonstrated verbal/written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be detail oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory and technical issues in a way that is understandable for all employees.
• Ability to achieve results through dotted-line situations.
• Supports, leads, and maintains the Management System.
• Leads the Continuous Improvement activities (as required by MDI).
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using/implementing other specialized software/EMIS platforms (Intelex).

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Should this role hold a duration 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite. This includes the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Quality & Food Safety

Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)