Job Description

Location: The Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge

Kinesiologist
Occupational Health & Safety - Workplace Safety
Remote Work Opportunities
Temporary, Full Time (Until July 30, 2024 with possibility of extension)
01365RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days)
Salary CG-40, ($36.91 - $41.29)
Competition Number 2023004092
Posted Date 26 June 2023
Closing Date 03 July 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the implementation of musculoskeletal injury prevention programs in clinical and nonclinical settings within NL Health Services Eastern Urban and Rural zones. Incumbent will be participating in preprogram implementation assessments, implementation including training of employees/management and assisting with post program implementation follow-up and evaluation. The incumbent will report to Regional Workplace Safety Manager and work closely with the Regional Ergonomics Program coordinator.

Incumbent will be the lead trainer for the Safe Patient Resident Handling program and Manual Material Handling program and promote a safety culture and safe work practices to multiple stakeholders in clinical and non-clinical areas throughout the organization. Core competencies of this position include following evidenced based practice, must be self-directed as position has autonomy, managing multiple complex assignments, time management and prioritization skills. Incumbent is responsible for contributing to the organization\'s Occupational Health and Safety Management system.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 25 lbs.
Regularly requires a variety of body movement including bending, kneeling, and stretching and pushing and pulling objects using light to medium force.
Regularly requires fine finger/precision work and sitting at a computer.
Auditory concentration is required to listen attentively to clients and team members to obtain and interpret information correctly. Higher than normal levels of attentiveness is required when facilitating discussions and committee meetings.
Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics from an accredited program is required.
Registration or eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Kinesiology Association is required.
Experience working as a Kinesiologist in a health care/occupational health setting would be considered an asset.
The successful applicant should exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by delivering presentations, facilitating education sessions and writing reports; be self-motivated; be able to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative; and demonstrate effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
Satisfactory work performance is required.

• This is a revised post, please dont apply if you already have applied.*

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

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