At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide nursing care and support for workers on construction sites.
- Company: Join Kiewit, a leader in the construction industry with a focus on safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in worker health and safety on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with at least 5 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 130000 $ per year.
The Nurse will provide safe and responsible nursing care for the workers on site. Responsible for coordinating and implementing nursing treatment procedures. Will provide leadership regarding company policy, treatment procedures and professional accountability to project management.
The projects in Eastern Canada include highways, bridges, public transit, mining site development and open-pit operations, hydroelectric plants, wind farms, dams, and industrial facilities. They support the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.
This role will be in Toronto supporting our Union Station Enhancement Project. This mandate will begin on a one year contract.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary nursing care for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries.
- Provide occupational health programs that help maintain a healthy workforce and minimize health risks to employees.
- Ensure safe and legal usage and storage and documentation of all medications available in the first aid room.
- Collect data and obtain records about workplace injuries through comprehensive health assessments.
- Assess employees and perform medical examinations when injured confidentially and professionally.
- Provide first aid, over-the-counter medications, and immunizations (tetanus boosters, flu clinic, etc.) as needed.
- Educate employers and employees on how to prevent accidents and injuries and how to provide basic first aid.
- Provide case management of injuries via telehealth for workers not on site and schedule follow-ups, as needed, on-site or through telehealth.
- Work with safety personnel to safeguard workers through participating in safety walks and through the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety policy and procedures to ensure compliance of legislative requirements.
- Provide employee and employer with return-to-work assessments and modified work offers to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for safe and gradual return to work.
- Have a clear understanding of the OHSA Regulations as presented in the ‘Rainbow Chart’.
- Liaise between management, occupational health physician, safety team, claims team, human resources, and other health specialties (internal and external resources) for the best plan of care for the employee and their well-being.
- Conduct follow-up appointments and adjust treatment plan according to employee’s health status.
- Complete point-of-care testing for post-incident and reasonable suspicion A&D testing.
Qualifications
- Must currently be an occupational nurse, registered nurse, or nurse practitioner.
- Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, critical care experience preferred.
- Ability to work and be onsite approximately 8-10 hours/day.
- Valid CPR, ACLS, BTLS/PHTLS, audit ATLS.
- Case management experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
Other Requirements
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $130,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
Nurse in Toronto employer: Kiewit
Kiewit is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. Located in the vibrant city of Toronto, ON, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that fosters meaningful contributions to large-scale projects while ensuring environmental compliance. With a strong emphasis on safety and communication, Kiewit provides its team with the tools and support needed to excel in their careers.
