Occupational Health Clinical Nurse Manager - SSC Dublin
Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic are currently recruiting for a full or part-time Occupational Health Clinical Nurse Manager.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* The aim of the Occupational Health Department is based on the Occupational Health Model of Care, which includes the principles of preventing staff illness or injury due to workplace factors, promoting health and wellbeing, providing timely care for workplace injuries or illnesses, proactively managing hazards, supporting staff in returning to work, and training staff and managers.
* Purpose of Post: To implement strategic workplace health services, including health promotion and service management within the OHS.
* Organisational/Advisory: Conduct workplace hazard assessments, investigate work-related illnesses, participate in committees, and maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
* The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor will:
o Contribute to health & safety procedures and emergency protocols.
o Monitor staff wellbeing, ensure policy adherence, and manage incident reporting.
* General duties include developing relationships to promote OHS, maintaining communication with health professionals, and undertaking other duties as assigned.
* Carry out prevention strategies for occupational exposures, manage immunization programs, and conduct audits and training.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
* At least 2 years in a management role, preferably in occupational health.
* Occupational health qualification or ongoing training preferred.
Professional Knowledge:
* Experience in case management, health promotion, infection control, manual handling risk management, and stress management in healthcare settings.
Equal Opportunity & Benefits:
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, benefits including pension and free parking, performance rewards, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
About UPMC:
UPMC is a leading multinational healthcare provider dedicated to innovative, people-centered care, with operations in Ireland and worldwide, including hospitals, outpatient centers, and research facilities.
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