Occupational Health Career Resources

Occupational health is the promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health in the work environment. An occupational health nurse assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. A occupational health nurse typically administers care to patients in an out patient hospital or clinical environment.

May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Occupational health nursing is practiced by nurses who have specialized formal, post-secondary education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.