Your functions will include, but will not be limited to:
•Managing the pre-placement medical assessments contracts and working with clients to determine the requirements of pre-placement tests
•Coordinating Audio, PFT, Blood/Body Fluid Exposure programs and associated contracts
•Delivering disease/injury prevention through immunization programs and health surveillance
•Managing the performance of occupational health programs
•Providing education and training to client departments
•Carrying-out quality control audits for all the medical services provided by third parties
•Conducting evaluations and ensuring the success of the occupational health programs
•Overseeing employee health file management and conducting preparatory work in support of different client area health programs
•Supporting health promotion initiatives corporate-wide
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Qualifications:
•A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Nursing diploma or equivalent
•Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses
•Minimum of two years of Occupational Health experience
•Occupational Health Nursing Certificate or demonstrated Occupational Health training and/or education
•Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code
•Working knowledge of the Health Information Act and practices of handling confidential medical files
•Proficiency using Medgate would be an asset
•Any experience working in a shared services environment or government body would be an asset
•Excellent written, oral, interpersonal skills, organizational skills are essential for success in this role
•Strong contract management and program evaluation skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: particularly in Word, Excel and Access
Hours of Work: 36.9 Monday - Friday.  The hours of work for management employees may vary and may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program
Salary Range: 91M; Salary Grade: PT2; $63,704.550 - $91,004.300 (Annually)
 
General:
•Applicants may be tested
•The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity.  Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
•We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals

The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces.  Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.tilma.ca.
 
Recruitment Consultant: AM/KG  
Posting Date: Jan-09-12
Closing Date - 11:00pm on: Ongoing
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Employee Safety & Wellness (Corporate Services)
Work Location(s): Century Place, 9th Floor 9803 - 102A Avenue  Edmonton T5J 3A3

Employee Health Services Consultant (Nurse) (Management)*
Job Number: 8457

Revised – Closing Date

This posting is for 1 Temporary, Full-time position that may continue for up to 13 months.
 
Are you a Registered Nurse with occupational health experience?
 
Did you know that you can apply this background at the City of Edmonton?
 
Consider this unique opportunity...
                                                                                 
The Employee Health Services team is looking for a highly-motivated, knowledgeable and team-oriented Nurse to manage Occupational Health programs offered to internal clients. Our corporate programs, which serve over 11,000 City employees, include staff health education, health promotion, prevention of illness/injury, and the protection of workers from workplace hazards.  This position also acts as a health resource for employees and supervisors. Here is your chance to work in a client-oriented, collaborative work environment with multi-discipline health and safety professionals in a nonshift-work office environment. 

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Applicants  applying by fax (780)496-8063 or by mail/drop-off at the Employment Centre, Main Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7, will be forwarded necessary application documents.