Occupational Health Nurse

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time


Grade: Grade 04


Requisition ID: 42751


In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences -together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.


About the role .

What you'll be doing.

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) serves as the plant's medical professional under the general direction of a local Occupational Provider. This role will administer Workers' Compensation claims, directly manage the Company's return-to-work program, administer first aid emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illnesses, manages Occupational Health Programs such as hearing conservation programs and administers hearing tests as needed, administer wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees' health and welfare, and maintains confidential, accurate, and up-to-date medical and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records for the location. They will also work closely with the plant general management, taking a proactive approach towards providing a safe working environment. Your day-to-day may consist of:

• Provide direct medical care to employees, including assessment and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, administration of immunizations, health counseling, and coordination of medical referrals.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate health and wellness initiatives (such as exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction) in collaboration with Health & Safety, Human Resources, and other workplace professionals.
• Conduct and facilitate periodic health and safety training sessions (e.g., first aid, CPR, hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance, ergonomics, respiratory protection, and OSHA reporting).
• Administer Workers' Compensation benefits and STD/FMLA, support the Return to Work program, monitor employee work restrictions, and liaise with management and claims branches to ensure appropriate treatment and employee transition.
• Oversee general employee health and wellness programs, manage confidential medical communications, conduct pre-employment exams, champion wellness initiatives, and support the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Drug-Free Workplace training.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas.


What you'll need to be successful.

• A 4-year degree in a Registered Nursing program.
• At least 4 years as a licensed nurse with at least 2 years as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility setting.
• The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following: industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Disability/Workers' Compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same.
• Must be able to maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant's Hearing Conservation program.
• Proven ability to lead and drive sustainable organizational change, build cross-functional teams, and achieve results-often in dotted-line reporting situations.
• Skilled in effective communication, influencing across diverse groups (from corporate leadership to front-line staff), and conveying complex regulatory and technical concepts in understandable terms.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal, and self-initiative skills in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
• Capable of strategic and tactical thinking, swiftly transitioning between both as needed.
• Detailed understanding of Health & Safety and its integration with production, engineering, food safety, quality, and job functions to enable preventative practices.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, and proficient in verbal/written communication, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving.
• Supports and maintains management systems and leads continuous improvement activities (MDI).
• Proficient with Windows applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experienced with specialized platforms (e.g., Intelex/EMIS).

Benefits of the role .

• Competitive annual salary and annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k with up to 6% company match
• PTO and company holidays
• Fertility treatment assistance, maternity and paternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits also available

About McCain

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Leadership principles .

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.


The McCain experience .

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.


Compensation Package : $58,800.00 - $78,500.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility


The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.


Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.


Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.


McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.


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Job Family: General & Administration
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton


Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.