Occupational Health Nurse - Contract

Job summary

Provide first aid and primary aid, support injury assessments and return-to-work case management, and assist with employee health surveillance. Contribute to wellness, mental health, inclusion, ergonomics, and health promotion initiatives while maintaining confidential health records and communicating workplace health and safety information.

Job details

Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization! About the Organization Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day. The milling facility is a conventional free milling gold circuit consisting of crushing, SAG milling, leaching, CIL and CIP, stripping and refining. The mill currently processes up to 232 tonnes per hour from two separate mines and disposes of its tailings via conventional end of pipe discharge. (used only for Mill postings) The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts. For more information, please visit our website. About Timmins, Ontario Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more! About the Opportunity We are looking to hire an Occupational Health Nurse (Contract) to join our Timmins Operations team in Timmins, ON., on a contract basis for 3 months. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day. Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $45.00 - $50.00 hourly, based on qualifications and experience. Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible. Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position. The role of the Occupational Health Nurse will be to promote and support employee health, safety, and wellness through medical care, case management, and health initiatives that foster a safe and healthy workplace. Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, the Occupational Health Nurse will have the following responsibilities: Provide First Aid/Primary Aid to employees Assist with WSIB post-occupational injury assessment and case management Advise/assist with modified work activities as needed Act as a resource for Human Resources for any non-occupational RTW consultations as required Support the management of employee health surveillance programs (i.e. lead, DPM, silica, etc.), Support Diversity and Inclusion programming Support the development of employee health and wellness programming including mental health and healthy lifestyles initiatives Support the development and review of ergonomics and job task/physical demands analysis Develop health promotion initiatives (training/information sessions, bulletin boards) Keep up to date with legal and professional changes associated with public health and occupational health and safety. Support the distribution of communications and education to all employees on trends/issues related to workplace health/safety Maintain employee health records in a manner that ensures confidentiality and employee privacy Perform any other duties as may be required More About You While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply. The following will be critical to successfully performing this role: Undergraduate degree in Nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experiencing 2-5 years of Nursing experience in acute care, occupational health, community health or public health Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license WSIB/Injury/Return to Work Case management experience is considered an asset Excellent written and verbal communication skills Positive attitude and willingness to learn experientially Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now! To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to: Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources P.O. Box 1067 Timmins ON P4N 7H9 Email: HR@ca.panamericansilver.com Fax 705-269-4936 Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

Provide first aid and primary aid, support injury assessments and return-to-work case management, and assist with employee health surveillance. Contribute to wellness, mental health, inclusion, ergonomics, and health promotion initiatives while maintaining confidential health records and communicating workplace health and safety information.

Requirements

Applicants need an undergraduate degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with 2–5 years of relevant nursing experience. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required; WSIB, injury, or return-to-work case management experience is an asset, and applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• First Aid
• Primary Aid
• Occupational Health
• Case Management
• Return-to-Work Coordination
• Health Surveillance
• Employee Wellness
• Mental Health Support
• Ergonomics
• Physical Demands Analysis
• Health Promotion
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Confidential Health Records
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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