Occupational Health Nurse (RN) - British Columbia

24/7 Occupational & Emergency Medicine Solutions (24/7 OEMS) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Canadian Certified Occupational Health Nurse (Canadian RN licence current and in good standing is required) for an occupational health clinic in the Merritt/Kamloops region of British Columbia.

Above industry standard compensation, accommodations in the local community, 24/7 access to on-call doctors for support, and a COR Certified safety program are just some reasons to join the 24/7 OEMS team.  

The Occupational Health Nurse will be expected to practice within the medical directives and formulary as approved by the 24/7 OEMS Medical Director. The Occupational Health Nurse will work as part of the on-site clinical team and have access to our 24/7 on-call emergency medicine consultants. Prior experience in occupational medicine and or the provision of advanced care in a remote setting would be an asset. 

The RN will be expected to:

• Provide on-site emergency / primary and occupational health services
• Assist with occupational injury / illness case management.
• Review pre-employment medical examinations.
• Provide occupational health surveillance services: audiometric, spirometry and respiratory fit testing.
• Provide drug and alcohol testing services.

Qualifications:

• BC Registered Nurse (Required)
• Occupational First Aid lvl 3 / Advanced First Aid certification (Required)
• BLS (Required)
• ACLS
• CPR/AED Health Care Provider
• ATLS (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly rate is equivalent to $800 per day
• Supplemental overtime and call-back rates
• Daily LOA available
• Flights to and from the local community are provided as required
• Accommodations provided for employees that live outside of the Merritt / Kamloops region
• Funding for required certifications (I.e. Alcohol and Drug testing certifications)
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Typical rotations are 14 days in duration followed by 14 days off 
• 7 days per work week
• 10-12 hour shifts including travel

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

24/7 OEMS is committed to a recruitment process and workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in 24/7 OEMS; however, only those with a Canadian Registered Nurse Practitioner licence (current and in good standing) will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.