Staff and physicians

NL Health Services’ greatest resource is our people, the employees, physicians, and volunteers who work together to provide safe, quality care throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.  We are committed to providing a healthy, respectful workplace that is inclusive, and psychologically and physically safe for everyone. 

NL Health Services will be steadfast in its efforts towards workplace well-being to support a healthier, safer, and more sustainable workforce.

Your health and well-being are a priority. We are committed to promoting and enhancing your overall health and well-being while fostering a healthy and supportive work environment for all employees. Through a collaborative approach, we provide a range of occupational health services and programs that support your physical, mental and emotional wellness. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal health while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

We will provide and support a work environment that promotes positive encounters and experiences for our people. We will promote civility and respect, where individuals and teams are empowered to create positive spaces so that everyone feels supported, included, and treated with respect. 

We will create a respectful workplace where issues are addressed with care and respect, and conflicts are resolved constructively.

 

Workplace safety
Employees and physicians are the backbone of our organization and the key to delivering exceptional patient care. We are steadfast in our commitment to provide a safe, supportive, and healthy work environment for every team member. Essential to the health and safety of our employees is the understanding that we all have a role and responsibility based on the internal responsibility system.

We understand that the well-being of our employees directly impacts the quality of care we provide to our patients. By prioritizing safety and fostering a culture of trust and respect, we empower our staff to focus on what they do best – saving lives and enhancing the health of our communities.

We offer services to promote and optimize your workplace health and well-being, including:

• Health assessment and screenings before starting your role.
• Vaccinations to protect against common health risks. 
• Management of blood and body fluid exposures. 
• Guidance on communicable diseases, contact tracing and response to exposure. 

 

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
The EFAP is a short-term employee benefit program. At NL Health Services, we provide confidential, intervention, and counselling support for you and your family to help you manage personal problems associated with home and work life, including:

• Addictions
• Anger management
• Bereavement/grief
• Critical incidents
• Conflict
• Coping with illness
• Family and relationship concerns
• Financial counselling
• Smoking cessation
• Mental health/wellness
• Parenting
• Stress
• Work/life balance

 

Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) prevention and ergonomics
At NL Health Services, we are dedicated to the prevention of workplace musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). We provide ergonomic assessments and programs to identify and reduce the risk of injury. These services focus on safe practices such as: 

• Manual materials handling
• Safe client handling
• Office ergonomics
• Ergonomic facility design consultations 

 

We collaborate with other teams to ensure that work environments are safe, with training available for high-risk activities to prevent further injuries.

We understand that health and disability challenges can impact your work life. We offer tailored, employee-centred return-to-work plans, attendance support programs, and workplace accommodations. Our focus is to ensure that your work environment is supportive, inclusive and conducive to a successful return to work.  

In addition to ensuring legal compliance and fostering collaboration, these initiatives support your recovery, and ongoing workplace engagement to achieve a successful, sustainable return to work.  They are  designed to help you manage health-related issues while maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

To learn more, email: MySafety@nlhealthservices.ca.