Job Description

Posting Title
NURSE 7 - Occupational Health Nurse
Position Classification
Nurse 7
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$72,751.32 to $117,319.15 annually
Close Date
9/4/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> BC Public Service Agency
Ministry Branch / Division
Workplace Health and Safety - Occupational Health and Rehabilitation
Job Summary

The Team:

The Workplace Health and Safety Branch (WHS) is an established team providing the BC Public Service with health planning and promotion, occupational safety, health and rehabilitation, and disability benefits administration services. With 13 Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) across regional offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Kamloops, we collaborate with ministries, agencies, and external employers, alongside Injury Recovery Specialists, Occupational Health Physicians, Medical Case Analysts, and Disability Case Specialists. Our mission is to build a culture of safety and health, supporting public service managers and employees in managing their health and improving workforce productivity.

The Role:

As an Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) 7, you will manage disability cases, providing advice, support, and resource coordination for employees and their supervisors, with a focus on early intervention to help employees return to sustainable work safely and quickly. You will deliver clinical case management services aligned with current occupational health nursing ethics and practice guidelines. Collaborating with a diverse and integrated team of Disability Case Specialists, Injury Recovery Specialists, and Medical Case Analysts, you will be part of a supportive environment dedicated to improving health outcomes and making a meaningful impact on the workforce.


A career as an Occupational Health Nurse with the BC Public Service offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Explore Careers with Workplace Health and Safety: Occupational Health Nurses - YouTube.


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Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements


Registered Nurse, or a Nursing Degree from an approved School of Nursing. Occupational Health Nursing Education OR equivalent Occupational Health education. Must have or be immediately eligible to obtain registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), formerly known as the College of Registered Nurses' of British Columbia (CRNBC). Six (6) months or more of occupational health nursing experience. Six (6) months or more of disability case management experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with:


Certificate in occupational health nursing OHN(C) and/or specialized training in occupational health. Active membership in an occupational health nurses' professional practice group and participation in continuing education, related to disability case management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah.J.Lloyd@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

There are some onsite requirements.

The employer is willing to pay a starting salary in the upper range of the Nurse 7 salary range depending on qualifications and years of experience and in accordance with the employer policies.

The days and hours of work for this position are Monday - Friday during core business hours.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Relocation assistance may be offered as set out in the employer policies.

This position is excluded from union membership.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.


We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.


The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Metis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO

- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES

- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES

- You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).


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Job Category
Health Services, Social Services