Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Eagle River Mine, Near Wawa, ON (Mine Site)

Company Information

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

The Eagle River Mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride.

The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends.

See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring and promoting health and safety compliance and for providing health expertise through prevention, recognition, and treatment of any personnel health and wellness issues, including providing injury management such as return to work processes and the implementation of the occupational health programme.

About YOU – You Belong Here!

You are a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse with strong clinical assessment skills and experience in occupational health or remote settings. You work well independently while collaborating with physicians and site teams to deliver high-quality, client-centered care. Organized and detail-oriented, you ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, and bring a proactive approach to health promotion, injury management, and return-to-work coordination.

Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessment and treatment to ill or injured workers in a remote camp setting, practicing under approved medical directives and collaborating with the Medical Director/physician via phone consultation as needed.
• Identify workplace risks and focus on protection measures in a client centred environment.
• Evaluate specific (flagged) Audiometry, Spirometry, X-ray, and bloodwork testing results for follow-up or direct to family physician.
• Proper tracking/record keeping of individual medication, health assessments, and Complete documents/logs related to communication between client and contractor and retain them for audit purposes or requests from the client.
• Conduct annual medical testing on-site using Client equipment (or NorthStream rented equipment) for medical/spirometry/audiometry and other annual medical testing.
• Assist with Hygiene programs, lead airborne sampling as per silica control programs and lead testing programs to promote Health and Safety policies/procedures and legal compliance.
• Assist in the treatment planning and return-to-work through coordination and documentation control, including case management recovery of injured and ill workers. Working with insurance carrier providers to manage WSIB claims.
• Assist in coordinating first aid and CPR courses, Naloxone training, and additional health and emergency response training courses.
• Assist in pre-employment screening, DOT and/or N-Dot tests, Drug and Alcohol, Audiometric, Spirometry, vision, airborne sampling, noise control programs and other tests and preventive measures as needed.
• Collaboration with client, HR, H&S, and doctors as required.
• Creating a calm and positive experience for the clients
• Offer lifestyle-work balance coping skills to enhance worker’s health.
• Manage the fit for duty program and perform different tests required according to the policy.
• Provide primary care for injured or ill workers on site and follow up on their status when they are off site.
• Initiate the Return to Work program by ensuring the work assigned to the worker fits with their limitations. Follow up on their progress and ensure their return to work is completed as required.
• Provide medical considerations the Health & Safety and Hygiene programs, attend JHSC meetings as required.
• Provide medical considerations for the airborne sampling as per the Silica control program at the Mine and Mill, the Lead Control Program at the Assay Lab and Mill, and the DPM Program at the mine.
• Assist in Mine Rescue Team and ERT Team training as required.
• Maintain accurate record keeping systems in compliance with CNO and Occupational Health Standards.
• Participate in professional nursing organizations (i.e. CNO, RNAO, CNRP, OHNIG)
• Maintain and audit available equipment in the 2 nurse clinics on surface and underground in the refuge stations.
• The nurse may be consulted outside working hours as needed and may have to go underground occasionally depending on the needs of the operation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Registered Nurse Registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Valid First Aid/BLS/ACLS certification.
• Current CNPS liability insurance coverage.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in emergency care, acute care, or ambulatory care settings.
• Proficiency in various technology applications including Microsoft Excel and Word, Sharepoint
• Valid G Ontario driver’s licence.
• Previous experience in an industrial setting is considered an asset.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Location: Eagle River Mine

Shift / Hours of Work: 12-hour shifts

Schedule / Rotation: 7 days on, 7 days off

Type of Hire: Permanent, Full-Time

Existing vacancy: Yes

Other Information:

To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com > People and Careers.

About our Total Compensation Package

Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes:

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package includes:

• Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
• Healthcare spending account
• Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
• RRSP matching
• Training, development and education supports
• Travel allowances

PLUS…

• Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Family Day & Annual Holiday events
• Local community partnerships

Apply Online at Wesdome.com > People & Careers > Join our Team – Current Opportunities

Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people.

Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.