Occupational Health Nurse - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 223968Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: PS CZ Health & SafetyType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Nursing PositionPosting Closing Date: 3-Sep-26About the Opportunity The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) supports a health, safety and wellness service within the zone; including prevention and management of occupational and non-occupational injuries/ illnesses. The main objective is to provide support to employees and managers to minimize the effects of work and non-work-related illness and injury and to promote a healthy lifestyle with the focus of enhancing existing levels of health, productivity and well-being. The OHN uses current research and the nursing process to provide ethical, confidential nursing care to workers and worker groups within legal and professional parameters. Working in collaboration with the worker/worker group, employer, union, health professionals, and others, the OHN assists clients to achieve their health goals through informed, decision-making about health issues. Working independently, as well as in collaboration with others, the OHN advocates for workers and worker groups to promote health and reduce risk and injury in a safe and healthy work environment. The OHN is responsible for conducting pre-placement health screenings; providing health education and injury prevention strategies; providing health promotion programs such as the annual Influenza immunization campaign; conducting health surveillance programs; providing communicable disease follow up and education regarding prevention; providing blood & body fluid exposure follow up and education regarding prevention. Please Note: educational support in obtaining an OHN certificate course may be supported with a return of service agreement. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Post-secondary degree in Nursing. Two years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing required, preferably in a health care setting In the absence of this experience, consideration will be given to those with two years’ experience in a combination of Occupational Health Nursing and Nursing experience Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing & Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health Nursing or in Public/Community Health Nursing or working towards completion of same preferred Certified in Occupational Health Nursing Canada (COHN C) preferred Knowledge of occupational injuries, illnesses and diseases Knowledge of NS Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations; WHMIS Regulations; Workers Compensation Act; Safer Needles in Healthcare Workplaces Act (2008), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (2015); Personal Health Information Act – NS (2013). Knowledge of infectious/communicable diseases and occupational management of same for exposure or illness in healthcare workers. Ability to develop and provide teaching programs related to health promotion, disease prevention and injury prevention; teaching may be one-on-one and in groups. Knowledge of Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and various community resources Experience performing delegated medical acts/shared competencies and administering medications/immunizations as required Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Approximately 14 Months Travel to various sites may be required Compensation and Benefits $45.93 - $54.97 Hourly$56.90 hourly with 25 years of nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. ​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

The Occupational Health Nurse supports health, safety, and wellness by managing occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. They provide health screenings, education, and surveillance programs while collaborating with employees, managers, and unions to promote a healthy work environment.

Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree in Nursing and current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing & Midwifery Regulator. At least two years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing is required, along with knowledge of relevant provincial health and safety legislation.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

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• Occupational health nursing
• Injury prevention
• Health surveillance
• Communicable disease management
• Health promotion
• Nursing process
• Immunization administration
• Case management
• Health education
• Risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Patient advocacy
• Clinical documentation
• Medical acts
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Community Health Nursing
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Research
• Injury Prevention
• Nursing Process
• Teaching
• Management
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
• Decision Making
• Communicable Diseases
• Disabilities
• Disease Prevention
• Occupational Safety And Health
• French Language
• Health Education
• Health Promotion
• Clinical Surveillance
• Innovation
• Medication Administration
• Midwifery
• Nursing Care
• Nursing
• Occupational Health Nursing
• Occupational Injuries
• Personal Health Records
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Workers' Compensation
• Influenza

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Occupational Health Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week