Nurse B - Occupational Health Nurse

Position #: V47595
Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
City/Town: Regina
Department: Occupational Health and Safety - Prevention
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 01, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Quality and Safety, the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is accountable for the application and adaptation of the nursing process to help protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of employees in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The OHN identifies, manages or eliminates risk to employees by developing and coordinating health and safety programming in compliance with legal, industry and leading practice standards. Services are based upon regional and individual needs. The OHN is knowledgeable in occupational health and safety, occupational screening, environmental health, and human relations. The OHN requires excellent communication and administration skills in the provision of occupational health services to a variety of stakeholders.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Occupational Health or Public Health Nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HCP Certificate (CPR-HCP)
• Occupational Health Nursing certificate is acceptable
• Immunization certificate is an asset
• Diploma: Occupational Health Nursing/ability to complete w/in 3 yrs of employ.
• If no OHN diploma, Occup. Health Cert. or can obtain w/in 3 yrs of employ.

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to interpret the Sask. Health Immunization manual (SIM);
• Know of adult ed. methods/population health promotion & apply to HCP programs.
• Can apply nursing research/ best practice to develop/revise policy & procedure
• Must be well organized and able to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of policies/procedures to address blood & body post exposure
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Knowledge and ability to interpret serology
• Demonstrated ability in program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of infection control best practice
• Respiratory N95 Fit Testing
• Ability to apply advanced computer skills
• Sensitivity to concerns of management and labour
• Knowledge in immunology and biologicals used for immunizations
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Knowledge of legislation and acts pertinent to employee health & safety
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, follow up and reporting
• Knowledge in community health and public health concepts
• Knowledge and ability to deliver regional safety programs
• Knowledge of research and statistical collection concepts
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)