What is Occupational Health
Nursing?
Occupational Health Nursing
provides integrated occupational health and safety services to employers and
employees. Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) work closely with managers,
supervisors and individual employees to maintain, promote and restore employee
health, safety and well-being.
Who are we?
OHNs are Registered Nurses with a
diploma and / or degree in Nursing. They may also have a college certificate in
Occupational Health Nursing or a university diploma in Occupational Health.
Nurses with specialized education and / or experience can achieve the
designation of COHN(C) awarded by the Canadian Nurses Association. In Ontario,
Occupational Health Nurses are regulated by the Nursing Act and the Regulated
Health Professions Act.
How can we help?
OHNs have the knowledge and
expertise to help you with:
- Disability management
- Program management
- Health and Wellness promotion
- Business strategies
How do we contribute to your
bottom line?
Occupational Health Nurses know
that a healthy workforce can mean healthy profits. Research has shown that
employers who provide a positive working environment reap the benefits of
enhanced production and decreased absenteeism. By working together with
management, OHNs help workplaces achieve a healthier bottom line. An effective
health and safety program results in:
- Increased productivity
- Decreased absenteeism
- Fewer occupational and non-occupational
injuries and illnesses
- Reduced compensation benefit cost
- Fewer disruptions in day to day business
- Enhanced profile as a responsible and caring
organization
