is OHNANS' purpose?

To promote and support OH nurses in NS.
To provide OH nursing educational opportunities.
To network with OH nurses.
To lobby for public awareness for OH nurses.
To provide communication for OH nursing issues.

do the members want from OHNANS?

Affordable continuing education Guidelines
Leadership skills
More members
NetworkingUp to date information

do Occupational Health Nurses Do?

Occupational Health Nurses (OHN's) provide primary health care, manage occupational
health programs, conduct health surveillance, design programs to promote health, safety,
environmental, wellness and hazards reduction, integrate disability management with
benefits programs and coordinate extended health care services for employees with
complex illnesses or injuries.

opportunities for job shadowing are available?

Occupational Health Nurses are employed throughout Nova Scotia in many types of industries,
companies, hosptials, institutions and work areas. Industrial locations such as manufacturing
plants, offshore, service industries such as insurance companies and independent practice are
among the many opportunities for students to learn about occupational health nursing.

can students expect to learn?

Depending on the length of placement, workplace and projects completed, students can expect
to obtain at least an overview of occupational health nursing. Being involved in program planning,
implementation and evaluation as well as more specific learning experiences will vary according
to placement.

is expected of students while job shadowing?

Students are expected to abide by workplace policies and procedures, sign waivers as required
by the sponsoring workplace and receive guidance and supervision by the OHN being shadowed.

are OHN's interested in mentoring students?

Students are the future to promote and carry on the Occupational Safety, Wellness, Environmental
and Health in the community. We've all been helped along the way and new ideas from students are
always helpful to any workplace.