Occupational Health Nurse

Job Category : SHREQ

Location : Cigar Lake

Work Contract : Reg Part-Time

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity.

New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in.

Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success.

Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups / visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose.

Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power.

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.

The Role

Cameco has a job-share opportunity available for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, healthcare professional to join our Cigar Lake team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the health of all workers through prevention, recognition and treatment of illness and injury with the use of special skills and knowledge in the fields of health, education, counselling, environmental health, and human relations.

In this role, you will :

• Provide primary health care and maintenance of illness / injury of all on-site personnel, including employees and contractors
• Develop and deliver educational programs related to your field
• Provide patient counselling
• Perform routine employee health tests
• Manage and maintain medical monitoring programs as they relate to Cameco’s health and safety policies on site

Required :

• Registered nurse, eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Three or more years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in a remote setting
• Excellent decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
• Work a rotational schedule of two weeks on, six weeks off, and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended :

Critical and / or pre-hospital care, International Trauma Life Support, TNCC, advanced cardiac life support, audiometric technician, or occupational health nursing certifications

Conditions of Employment :

Substance test

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups.

We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

This opportunity is a job-share position.

Req ID # : 40079

Posted : July 2, 2024

Posting end date : July 25, 2024

Salary Range : $53,000 - $66,000

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity.

Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request.

Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment.

Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.