Status: Contractor
Schedule: Full time, part time or casual
Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate
Location: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NL, local or Fly-in, fly-out
TELUS Health's Occupational Health team is growing! We are looking for talented, customer service-minded individuals in anticipation of upcoming opportunities across Canada. Please note that this is not a confirmed position, and TELUS Health will contact interested and qualified parties as the new roles are confirmed.
What You’ll Do:
As a member of the TELUS Health team, you will provide comprehensive Occupational Health services to our valued clients. This may include working in our TELUS Health Care Centres, at client worksites, or on our mobile units. Our teams balance the business needs of our clients with the health needs of the worker population to create and maintain a healthy and productive workforce.
Responsibilities vary by worksite, and may include:
On-site occupational and non-occupational medical care, including but not limited to:
Leading the medical team in emergency medical situations
Delivering life-saving interventions in line with ACLS and ATLS guidelines
Operating in a small clinic with limited resources
Performing small procedures such as suturing, stabilization of fractures,
Utilizing virtual resources in the course of treatment, such as consulting the emergency physician on call, consulting the Medical Director or arranging medical transport
Stabilizing critically ill or injured patients for transport
Triaging and prioritizing multiple patients
Responding to medical emergencies outside of business hours, in-clinic or in the field
Assessing non-urgent walk-in patients
Providing health teaching and health promotion
Work-related injury reporting in compliance with legislative requirements and client policies
Determining fitness for work and site access
Health Surveillance screening, including but not limited to:
Pre-employment medical evaluations
Collecting specimens for bloodwork and drug testing
Testing such as ECG, visual acuity, audiometric and pulmonary function, etc.
Disability case management activities, including but not limited to:
Guiding ill and injured workers through healthcare barriers and benefit eligibility
Supporting with absence management, development and review of gradual return to work plans
Assessing restrictions/limitations against job demands
Evaluations for potential workplace accommodations and modifications
Making referrals to external resources
Communicating with third party providers in a collaborative effort for safe, appropriate and successful return to work
You’re the missing piece of the puzzle:
All positions will require:
Current registration (or eligibility to register) as a Nurse Practitioner with the relevant provincial nursing college
Excellent communication skills & relationship building skills
Strong verbal and written skills
Commitment to delivering the highest standard in patient care and client experience
Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in the use of electronic medical records, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite
Certain positions may require:
Experience in Emergency, Critical Care, Remote, or Occupational Health settings
Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills
Current CPR, ACLS, ITLS/ATLS/TNCC
Experience in advanced airway placement, suturing, conscious sedation
Team management experience
Audiology course, or willing to obtain in first year of hire
Pulmonary function course, or willing to obtain in first year of hire
Valid driver's license
Greats-to-haves
Varies by worksite
Experience and training in use of POCUS
Certification in Audiometry, Spirometry and DOT drug and alcohol test collection
About the Opportunity: Please note that this posting is for future opportunities and is not linked to a specific, approved position. As such, we cannot guarantee a start date for the position at this time.
Why apply?
Join our talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities
Get ahead of the competition by being the first in line for future job openings
What to Expect: Candidates who apply will be considered for future roles and will be contacted when suitable positions become available
Apply now to be considered for future positions at TELUS
How to Inquire:
If you are a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioners looking to join a dynamic team of care providers, please apply to this posting to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Who is TELUS Health?
TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of healthcare.
TELUS Health is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process
