Title: Occupational Health RPN

Department: Occupational Health

Position Number: 50073782

Hours of Work: Temporary Full-Time Position (Approximately 4 months); Day Shifts

Salary: Class 04 - $38.46 - $46.15 per hour

Union: Non-Union

Location: Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)

DESCRIPTION

The RPN – Occupational Health provides specific, routine occupational health services to KHSC staff that are focused on primary prevention (health promotion and illness/injury prevention) and secondary prevention (illness/injury treatment/stay at work/return to work). Note - Tertiary Prevention interventions would be a responsibility of a Registered Nurse or Return to Work Specialist.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:

• Assessing staff with reported medical symptoms to determine if fit to work; will apply infectious disease protocols to determine if potentially infectious and able to work with or without restrictions or personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Exposure and Outbreak management.  In the case of outbreaks in clinical areas or unprotected staff exposures to infectious illness (e.g. patient determined to be positive for Tuberculosis), the RPN will receive direction from the RN in terms of follow up with staff that is necessary.   This could include for example, contacting employees to determine if they meet the exposure criteria as per the specific Communicable Disease surveillance Protocols, administering necessary testing (e.g. follow up Tb skin test).
• Assessing and providing first aid for minor workplace injuries, setting up modified work as needed.
• Case management of workplace injuries, short term disability leaves, and accommodations. Where staff present with more complicated health issues (e.g. substance use, performance or attendance issues that may be related to underlying health issues, chronic illnesses, complex   case management/accommodation issues) that require the application of more in depth medical knowledge and/or a variety of legislation, and may or may not require more detailed medical  information/prognosis from the employee’s health care practitioners, the RPN will consult with the RN for direction or refer the matter to the for them to manage
• Conducting pre-placement health assessments for all new staff to ensure they have all required immunizations as per Public Hospitals Act and are functionally fit to perform the demands of their job.
• Administering required vaccinations and conducting Tb skin tests
• Performing phlebotomy (collecting bloodwork) to verify immunity or as part of the established post exposure/needlestick injury protocol
• Promoting and providing seasonal vaccinations as part of the annual staff influenza and covid vaccination campaign 
• Other testing as directed within medical directives (drug screening, glucometer)
• Reviewing immunization records to determine gaps and follows up with employees to communicate these needs and/or provide the necessary vaccinations
• Provides health teaching; provides information/refers to available KHSC and/or community resources to address a staff member’s health need or need for assistance
• Ordering supplies/vaccines to ensure quotas are maintained   
• Other administrative duties as assigned (e.g., scanning, filing, MSDS database management, wellness)

May occasionally be required to provide respiratory fit testing services.  

NOTE - The above duties are representative but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Practical Nurse diploma (2-year program) or equivalent
• 2-3 years as an RPN within the Occupational Health Field
• 3-5 years as an RPN within the Occupational Health Field preferred
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Training in Occupational Health and Safety or Disability Management preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks for self and others.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this posi

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
 

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.