Occupational Health Nurse, Clinical Services Department

Requisition ID: 32047

Note: This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Do you want to work at one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers and a Canada's Top Employer for Young People? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.

We are embarking on a plan to transform our steelmaking production methods to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term, with the goal of achieving net zero by 2050. Our dedication to revolutionizing steelmaking as part of the climate change solution reinforces our status as a leader in North America.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Clinical Services Department

Occupational Health Nurse, Coordintator/Sr. Coordinator/Specialist

(Permanent Position)

Overall Responsibility:

- Promote and maintain the physical and psychosocial well-being of the employees of ArcelorMittal Dofasco by providing Health care treatment, Emergency Response services, and Wellness promotion with the goal of achieving the employee’s optimum function, supporting health and safety initiatives, including our journey to zero fatalities and zero serious injuries - Believe in Zero.

- Manage and implement surveillance medical program ensuring compliance with all Ministry of Labour legislation for designated substances as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

- Develop, facilitate, and implement return to work plans for employees working with internal and external resources to maximum their level of occupational potential and to decrease extended absences in the workplace.

- Initiate interventions for employees with mental health and addiction issues and promote internal and/or external resources to ensure optimal wellbeing, including in crisis situations.

Accountabilities:

- Provide occupational nursing assessment, care, and expertise to employees in the event of occupational injury, critical illness and/or occupational disease.

- Utilize health promotions strategies to prevent illness, as well as Wellness health teaching and interventions.

- Perform and/or coordinate the required medical surveillance testing (i.e.: medical history review, audiogram, spirometry, vision testing, bloodwork, urinalysis, etc.) on employees who have had past and/or present exposure to designated substances as well as in house surveillance programs.

- Provide support and collaboration of disability management program for early and safe return to work. Developing effective initial return to work assessments for injured/ill employees, interacting effectively with the internal Disability Management/Claims department to rehabilitate employees back to the workplace. Support and develop gradual return to work programs as needed.

- Support employees in mental health crisis and facilitate referral to appropriate outside agencies as required, i.e. community resources, Homewood Health EFAP, consulting physicians. Review of complex cases with Mental Health Issues, development and implementation of effective treatment plans liaising with Psychiatric Specialists, EFAP, Homewood Treatment Facility, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing/Defusing. Monitor employees on a follow-up basis to support effective return to work programs after addiction treatment programs. Liaise with HR Employee Relations, area supervision, and business unit managers in work issues and fitness to work situations.

- Be a member of the Emergency Response Team responding to in-plant medical emergencies providing nursing care to injured or critically ill employees as well as collaboration and medical direction to Fire and Security Personnel.

- Provide nursing expertise to all Wellness initiatives including health screening (i.e.: blood glucose, cholesterol and HbA1C), interpretation of results, health teaching and referral to appropriate medical specialists as required, follow-up with employees as required. Conduct literature searches to ensure best practices are maintained, development and presentation at Health and Safety days as requested.

- Support annual Flu Campaign, provide solutions to improve program utilization as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor Science in Nursing Degree (BScN) is required.

- Registered Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Occupational Health, Emergency Nursing and/or Mental Health/Addictions.

- Specialty in Occupational Health Nursing, COHN(C) is an asset.

- Valid Class G Driver’s License is required, with the ability to upgrade to F license to drive company ambulance.

- RN prescribing certification from an accredited CNO program is an asset.

- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) is an asset.

- NIDMAR designation as Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Demonstrated clinical competence in nursing assessment, triage, and emergency care.

- Working knowledge of occupational health practices and medical clinic operations; experience in these areas is considered an asset.

- Strong working knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) legislation, disability management practices, and insurance carrier policies.

- General understanding of ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s business operations is an asset.

- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification is required. International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an asset.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, and facilitation skills.

- Strong self-management skills, including the ability to act as a self-starter, engage in self-directed learning, and take initiative and ownership of goals and outcomes.

- Intermediate proficiency using corporate software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

- Experience using Cority occupational health software is an asset.

- Experience performing audiometric testing and/or working within hearing conservation programs is an asset.

- Demonstrated experience in disability case management and return to work coordination is required.

Working Conditions:

On-site clinic/office environment. Requires occasional plant visits and physical response to emergency medical calls within the plant environment via company ambulance. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Hours of Work:

8.5-hour days (Monday- Friday) with possible extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads/emergent situations. 42.5 hour work week with 30-minute unpaid break. On call phone rotation to provide support to off shift emergency response team.

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco:

We value you, and your contributions to our mutual success. To recognize this, we provide extensive and market-competitive total rewards including salary, variable pay, employer funded retirement savings, group benefits with fully paid premiums, and other programs like recognition points and wellness initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $96,000. Starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and work experience.

On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

- Participation in our annual bonus plan based on the achievement of Company goals against target metrics and a rate of 10%.

- Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%.

- Competitive vacation allowances

- Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.

- For health and dental claims, you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.

- Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service, you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in allocation of profits.

Other immediate benefits include:

- Competitive vacation entitlements

- PPE and workwear provided at no cost

- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

- Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.