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Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canadas North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA. Job Information Are you passionate about promoting workplace health and safety? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with diverse challenges? Join our team at the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) and make a meaningful impact on employee well-being! As an Occupational Health and Safety Nurse (OHN), you will provide high-quality occupational health services that promote safety and maintain the highest standard of care. You will support staff in meeting safety standards, conducting medical assessments, and delivering care within your scope of practice. Key Responsibilities Client Care - Conduct health assessments (immunizations, TB, musculoskeletal, overall wellness). - Provide immunizations (including annual influenza), first aid, TB testing, exposure assessments, and follow-up. - Counsel employees on health issues (e.g., substance use, smoking cessation) and refer to EFAP or other resources. - Assess fitness to return to work and maintain confidential health records. - Deliver health and safety education and perform basic nursing skills (vitals, injections, charting). Collaboration & Coordination - Manage and coordinate communicable disease surveillance, including after-hours response. - Develop and deliver health promotion initiatives, workshops, and training programs. - Participate in incident investigations, occupational health assessments, and hazard assessments. - Provide clinical expertise for OHS program development and implementation. - Advise supervisors/managers on staff compliance with OHS policies and programs. Leadership - Model NTHSSA values and GNWT Code of Conduct. - Mentor, teach, and coach staff, students, and other professionals. - Advise management on OHS clinical needs and safe workplace practices. - Stay current with health and safety legislation and promote compliance across NTHSSA. Research & Quality Improvement - Support evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives. - Collect and analyze data, generate reports, and provide recommendations for improving staff safety. Qualifications To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: - Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and a minimum of three (3) years work-related experience in a health or social services discipline. - Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in Occupational Health Nursing, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or Infection Control Nursing, or an equivalent combination of experience and education in a directly related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr