Occupational Health Nurse

Overview

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition : 40418

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.

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) serves as the plant’s medical professional under the general direction of a local Occupational Provider. This role will administer Workers’ Compensation claims, directly manage the Company s return-to-work program, administer 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, administer wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees’ health and welfare, and maintains confidential, accurate, and up-to-date medical and OSHA records for the location.

They will also work closely with the plant general management, taking a proactive approach towards providing a safe working environment.

Your day-to-day may consist of:

• Provide direct medical care to employees, including assessment and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, administration of immunizations, health counseling, and coordination of medical referrals.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate health and wellness initiatives (such as exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction) in collaboration with Health & Safety, Human Resources, and other workplace professionals.
• Conduct and facilitate periodic health and safety training sessions (e.g., first aid, CPR, hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance, ergonomics, respiratory protection, and OSHA reporting).
• Administer Workers’ Compensation benefits and STD/FMLA, support the Return to Work program, monitor employee work restrictions, and liaise with management and claims branches to ensure appropriate treatment and employee transition.
• Oversee general employee health and wellness programs, manage confidential medical communications, conduct pre-employment exams, champion wellness initiatives, and support the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Drug-Free Workplace training.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas.

• A 4-year degree in a Registered Nursing program.
• At least 4 years as a licensed nurse with at least 2 years as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility setting.
• Exposure to 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 s Hearing Conservation program.

Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision and have strong 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…