Occupational Health Nurse

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Carberry

Requisition ID:38414

Occupational Health Nurse

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.

Work closely with the local Human Resource professional on sensitive healthcare issues job placement and reasonable medical accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

What youll 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 treat work-related injuries and illnesses conduct pre-employment and periodic health examinations administer immunizations and medications and provide 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 OSHA reporting.
• Responsible for the administration of Workers Compensation benefits and STD and works on a professional confidential level with hospitals physicians and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment.
• Manages the sites 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 workers compensation and claims branches.
• 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 Workers Compensation claims and procedures and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
• Oversee 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 programs 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-work 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 Drug-Free Workplace Training and Reasonable Suspicion training
• Additional responsibilities as required: The successful candidate will work with employers to develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures such as protocols for handling hazardous materials or responding to workplace accidents. The successful candidate may also conduct workplace health and safety audits assess environmental and ergonomic hazards and develop strategies for preventing workplace injuries and addition the incumbent may provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to workplace health and safety.

What youll need to be successful.

• The successful candidate will have graduated from a preferred four (4) year degree Registered Nursing program.
• Prefer at least four years as a licensed nurse practitioner or two years as a registered nurse with experience as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility.
• The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following: industrial safety programs ergonomic programs a variety of health & wellness programs and Disability/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 Hearing Conservation program.

About the team.

The position reports directly to the Human Resource Manager. The incumbent works closely with the Site Safety & Security Manager in carrying out the Companys approach toward safety management at the location.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:$58800.00 -$78500.00 . CAD annually Bonus Eligibility

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.

Benefits: At McCain were 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 persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country provincial and state governing plans 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 were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto 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 torace 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:General & Administration
Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)