history taking and physical assessment skills to evaluate ill or injured workers.

and implements nursing interventions to minimize effects of illness, injury or disability.

signs and symptoms in relation to possible workplace exposure, for example cumulative
trauma disorder, hearing loss, repetitive strain, hypothermia, radiation sickness and lifestyle
factors, including smoking, recreational activities.

worker to appropriate treatment source, utilizing available community facilities for treatment,
rehabilitation and supportive care.

on referrals to confirm resolution of problems and/or reinforce recommendations as necessary.

the causes of and/or trends in occupational accidents and injuries and makes recommendations
as necessary.

needs or employees with chronic or life threatening conditions (i.e. cancer, HIV, hypertension,
arthritis, asthma, diabetes, injuries) and plans early intervention to assist workers in achieving
optimum level of functioning.

in arranging temporary or modified work for affected workers in collaboration with worker,
management, physician and insurance carriers, consistent with current legislation and
employment contracts.

trust and credibility.






implements, monitors and evaluates the Employee Assistance policies and program.

problem assessment and short-term counseling, utilizing appropriate counseling
techniques when working with troubled workers or their families.

workers/families requiring therapeutic counseling to appropriate resources, providing
follow-up support as necessary.

and coordinates critical incident stress education management for individuals or groups
or employees.






with the worker, physicians, allied health care providers and insurance carriers
(i.e. Workers’ Compensation Board and long term disability insurance carriers)
to provide appropriate treatment for ill or injured workers.

and implements effective rehabilitative measures to facilitate the early and safe
return to work of sick or injured workers.

workplace accommodation/vocational rehabilitation for individual workers, in the
form of modified work for specific periods of time.