##Occupational Health – Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

**Department:**Occupational Health
**Status:**Full-Time | Day Shifts
**Salary:**Class 04 – $74,994.47 to $89,993.67 per annum + benefits/pension (HOOPP)
**Union:**Non-Union
**Location:**Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Kingston, ON

###Join a Team That Supports Those Who Care for Others

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is one of Canada’s leading academic health science centres, dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research. We are currently seeking aRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN)to join ourOccupational Healthteam, supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of KHSC staff.

This role focuses onprimary and secondary prevention, including health promotion, illness and injury prevention, treatment, and stay-at-work/return-to-work support. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Occupational Health team to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

###Position Summary

The Occupational Health RPN provides routine and specialized occupational health services to KHSC employees. This role involves clinical assessments, immunization management, exposure and outbreak response, workplace injury support, and health education. More complex cases requiring tertiary prevention will be managed in consultation with a Registered Nurse (RN) or Disability Case Specialist (DCS).

###Primary Responsibilities

• Assess staff presenting with medical symptoms to determine fitness for work, applying infectious disease protocols and determining work restrictions or PPE requirements as needed
• Participate in exposure and outbreak management, including consultation with an RN regarding follow-up care, surveillance, and testing (e.g., TB skin testing)
• Assess and provide first aid for minor workplace injuries and facilitate modified work arrangements
• Provide case management for workplace injuries, short-term disability leaves, and workplace accommodations, consulting with an RN for complex cases
• Conduct pre-placement health assessments for new employees to ensure compliance with Public Hospitals Act immunization and functional fitness requirements
• Administer required vaccinations and perform TB skin tests
• Perform phlebotomy to verify immunity or as part of post-exposure/needlestick protocols
• Support and promote seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
• Complete additional testing under medical directives (e.g., drug screening, glucometer testing)
• Review immunization records, identify gaps, and follow up with employees to coordinate vaccinations
• Provide health education and refer employees to appropriate KHSC or community resources
• Order and manage occupational health supplies and vaccines
• Perform administrative duties as assigned (e.g., scanning, filing, MSDS database management, wellness initiatives)
• Occasionally provide respiratory fit testing services

Note: The above duties are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive.

###Qualifications

• Diploma from an approved Practical Nurse program (minimum 2-year program) or equivalent
• Registration in good standing with theCollege of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum2–3 yearsexperience as an RPN in Occupational Health -3–5 yearsOccupational Health RPN experience preferred
• Training in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Disability Management preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated reliability and consistent attendance
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search required

###Physical Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

###Why Work at KHSC?

At KHSC, you will be part of a respected healthcare organization that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the health and safety of the workforce that delivers exceptional patient care every day.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.