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Occupational Health Nurse

by Cargill

Reference #: LON00153
Position Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: London Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2010
Experience: See description
Education: See description
Cargill

Description

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Cargill is a large and reputable food company with operations around the world.  Cargill Meats Canada operates a chicken processing plant in London, Ontario and a hatchery in Jarvis, Ontario.  The processing plant employs approximately 900 employees and processes 85,000 chickens each day.  The hatchery has approximately 70 employees and, on average, produces 150,000 chicks per day.  Cargill Meats Canada also operates ground beef processing facilities in Spruce Grove, Alberta and Fresno, California employing approximately 180 employees.
 

The Occupational Health Nurse, reporting to the Manager of the Health Unit, is responsible for providing occupational health services including education, promotion of positive health models, and treatment of stakeholder illness and injury, while adhering to provincial legislation and professional association guidelines.  The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, energetic team player who enjoys a fast-paced work environment.

 

Cargill will consider reimbursing the incumbent's tuition for the completion of his or her Occupational Health Nurse Certification.

 

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Triage all individuals reporting to the Health Unit and conduct physical and oral assessment of injuries and illnesses
  • Determine required treatment and provide primary care for occupational and non-occupational injuries, deciding need for assessment by company physician
  • Implement care plans and provide follow-up nursing care as indicated
  • Conduct pre-placement and periodic medical assessments and complete documentation
  • Organize immunization clinics and participate in other occupational health maintenance programs as indicated
  • Develop objectives and implement programs in health promotion, maintenance, and rehabilitation
  • Conduct health and safety orientations for new stakeholders including proper use of personal protective equipment
  • Liaise with health and service agencies in the community to ascertain services and exchange  information
  • Assist in absenteeism program
  • Receive disability claims
  • Participate in professional nursing organizations and seek out professional growth and development opportunities
Qualifications:
  • Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
  • Possession of valid First Aid/CPR
  • Knowledge of provincial legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
  • Strong nursing physical assessment skills and documentation
  • Working knowledge of audiometric, pulmonary function, and titmus machines as well as general medical equipment and personal computers
  • Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
  • Available to work a rotating shift of one week of days and one week of afternoons and the occasional Saturday when required
  • Available to travel to other locations when required

Preferred:

  • Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing
  • 2 or more years of related experience
  • AED certification and knowledge of Parklane

Please visit www.cargill.ca, click on "Career Opportunities","Experienced Career Opportunities", then search Job #LON00153 to apply online.

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services.  Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries.  Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. 
 
Cargill Limited is the Canadian subsidiary of Cargill Inc., an international corporation and respected world leader in agriculture.  We have been a part of Canadian agriculture since 1927 and have experienced steady growth over the years.  Cargill currently has over 10,000 employees in various Business Units across Canada.
 
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer.