Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Occupational Health Nurse

Competition #:

IERHA 1506/25

Posting Date:

07/11/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Occupational Health Nurse

RN OccHlth_01

Closing Date:

07/18/2025

Facility / Site:

To Be Determined

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

0.8

Union Group:

MNU

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is a vital member of the Occupational Safety and Health Team of professionals that work collaboratively to provide a safe working environment for Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority workers. Under the direction of the Manager Occupational Safety and Health & Regional Education, the OHN is responsible for assisting with the design, delivery, maintenance and evaluation of a prevention orientated occupational and environmental safety and health program for the clients it serves. Working independently, as well as in collaboration with others, the OHN advocates for workers and worker groups to promote health in a safe and healthy work environment. Working in collaboration with the worker/worker group, employer, union, health professionals, and others, the OHN assists clients with health issues through informed decision making.



The OHN manages and administers an occupational health service within legal and professional parameters which may include: assessing the work environment, providing prevention strategies, providing health education and health promotion program, providing counseling intervention programs, managing data collection and information system, conducting health surveillance program, assessment and follow-up of work related injury/illness, participation in return to work planning and monitoring of occupational illness/injury trends, program planning/ coordination/ delivery and policy development.



The position of Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required Current, active registration with College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba and a member in good standing. Occupational Health Nursing Certificate required, or willingness to obtain within 36 months. Canadian certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred Knowledge of Occupational Health policies/protocols/programs, disability case management, Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba programs and processes, Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act and Regulations and additional education appropriate to the work setting. Four (4) years nursing experience to include three (3) years Occupational Health Nursing Experience in community health, ambulatory care, critical care or emergency nursing preferred. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and analytical skills. Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal working relationships. Ability to make independent decisions based on the knowledge of the requirements of the position. Ability to respect and promote confidentiality Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.