Nurse - Long Harbour (FIFO)

TELUS • St John's, NL, CA • 3w ago

Description

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Telus Health Care Centre (THCC) is an occupational health clinic. We are Canada’s leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. With a team of highly skilled professionals, THCC provides clinical and remote medical services across Canada. Offering a full range of occupational health services from pre-employment screenings, to rehabilitative services for the ill or injured worker, to complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote areas of the country, THCC is the chosen partner for proactive health management programs.

Here's the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

Nurses play a key role in our team environment. Our nurses are responsible for ensuring that the health care needs of our clients are met in conjunction with our Paramedic team.

Here’s how

Direct Patient Care Activities

Incorporates health and wellness promotion and health teaching in patient encounters
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates plan of care for all occupational and non-occupational health concerns
Consults with collaborating physicians when required, based upon scope of practice regulations. Consults and updates the Medical Director as required
Provides Return-to-Work and Workers’ Compensation assessment, treatment and follow-up for client populations specified under the THCC Inc. contract
Conducts diagnostic testing (including venipuncture collection electrocardiography, pulmonary function, and audiometric testing) and interprets results, consulting collaborative physician as indicated
Consults/collaborates with other health care providers to provide comprehensive patient care
Documents all interventions completed
Conducts periodic health screening clinics
Performs delegated public health functions including influenza vaccination
Conduct PCR swabs as needed
Maintains awareness of and functions exclusively within the provincially legislated regulations for The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
Routinely checks and maintains all clinic-based and emergency medical equipment including medications on a weekly basis (or more frequently as required)

Indirect Patient Care Activities

Acts as liaison between THCC medical/nursing staff and their contracted clients to coordinate patient care
Reviews pre-placement and periodic medicals upon request
Completes periodic audits of patient charts to identify testing required and potential health issues for future program development
Works in collaboration with VNL site staff and physician/medical director to identify, track and treat identified health concerns within the employee population
Performs occupational hygiene checks in designated food preparation areas at site
Liaison with public health officials in relation to any public health issues or concerns
Conducts periodic tours to maintain familiarity with work environment
Performs weekly water sampling on potable water for offsite public health testing
Routinely checks and maintains all clinic-based and emergency medical equipment including medications on a weekly basis (or more frequently as required)

Administrative/Support Activities

Works in conjunction with other THCC staff on health and wellness program development for clients under the THCC contracts as well as for clients of THCC general
Participates in continuing education/professional growth activities
Develops and updates clinical documents, policies and protocols (both medical/nursing and those in support of services to the contracted clients), and education materials for staff
Active role in procurement of necessary medical equipment and supplies
Active role in Vale health surveillance programs: pulmonary function, audiology and biological monitoring are examples
Maintains statistics on all occupational and non-occupational clinic visits

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle

Successful completion and graduation from a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of Nursing experience with at least 3 years’ emergency room/critical care, or emergency nursing combined with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. Strong verbal and written skills
Current registration (or eligibility to register) with The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in management of operations
Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and provide strong Management
Excellent communication skills & relationship building skills
Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to design and implement policy, procedures and improvement initiatives
Successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making
Ability to wear many hats in a fast paced environment
Committed to delivering the highest standard in patient care and client experience
Experience, knowledge, and proficiency in Occupational Health Nursing and/or industrial nursing an asset (or willingness to pursue same)
Medication administration including strong knowledge of advanced and critical care medications.
Demonstrates advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills, and synthesizes findings to identify an appropriate diagnoses and develop a plan of care for each patient presentation
Experience in policy and program development an asset
Evidence of health teaching experience (peer/professional and client-centered) an asset
Experience in EKG Interpretation, Venipuncture, Pulmonary Function and Audiometric testing and Interpretation
Current CPR, ACLS, ITLS
Proven experience in the field of administration of industrial construction site medical services
Non-Dot urine drug screening
Non-Dot Breath Alcohol screening
Class 5 NL driver’s license with abstract
Audiology course, or willing to obtain in first year of hire
Pulmonary function course, or willing to obtain in first year of hire
Fit Testing experience, instructor certification preferred
WHMIS training an asset
Evidence of active participation in professional growth and development activities

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Indirect Patient Care Activities

Acts as liaison between THCC medical/nursing staff and their contracted clients to coordinate patient care
Reviews pre-placement and periodic medicals upon request
Completes periodic audits of patient charts to identify testing required and potential health issues for future program development
Works in collaboration with VNL site staff and physician/medical director to identify, track and treat identified health concerns within the employee population
Performs occupational hygiene checks in designated food preparation areas at site
Liaison with public health officials in relation to any public health issues or concerns
Conducts periodic tours to maintain familiarity with work environment
Performs weekly water sampling on potable water for offsite public health testing
Routinely checks and maintains all clinic-based and emergency medical equipment including medications on a weekly basis (or more frequently as required)

Administrative/Support Activities

Works in conjunction with other THCC staff on health and wellness program development for clients under the THCC contracts as well as for clients of THCC general
Participates in continuing education/professional growth activities
Develops and updates clinical documents, policies and protocols (both medical/nursing and those in support of services to the contracted clients), and education materials for staff
Active role in procurement of necessary medical equipment and supplies
Active role in Vale health surveillance programs: pulmonary function, audiology and biological monitoring are examples
Maintains statistics on all occupational and non-occupational clinic visits

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