How do Occupational Health Nurses influence “worker” health?
“Clients” in Occupational Health Nursing practice include the organization as a whole, groups of employees and individual employees. This specialty program is grounded in the notion of partnership: between nurses and management, labour, and workers; between nurses and other health and safety professionals; and between nurses and community resources. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) contribute to the achievement of a healthy, productive and successful company by understanding and supporting organizational business goals. Successful occupational health nurses demonstrate: • Strong interpersonal skills • Self direction, initiative and energy • Ability to work independently and with a team • Interest in bringing about change • Excellent communication skills – both oral and written (including basic computer skills). The program This program provides the specialized body of knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities to practise at a beginning level in a
