Part‑Time Occupational Health Nurse (Food Manufacturing, Site)
Timahoe East, County Kildare, IrelandCompany: BitrecruitClient / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: 60011a17df0b5accfd709129faac80ab
Job information
Location: Manufacturing Facility- Timahoe (Co. Kildare) /Rathowen (Co. Westmeath)
Client / Employer: Occupop
Job reference: 60011a17df0b5accfd709129faac80ab
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Posted: 20.05.2026, 04.07.2026
Role Overview
The part time Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will play a key role in delivering statutory and proactive occupational health services, ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and resilience.
Clinical & Occupational Health Oversight
Conduct pre‑employment health assessments and medical screenings.
Perform fitness for work evaluations and return to work assessments.
Conduct periodic health surveillance as appropriate to workplace exposure and specific job roles.
Provide first aid response as well as support to onsite first aiders.
Maintain accurate confidential health records in compliance with GDPR and HSA standards.
Compliance & Workplace Safety
Support employer obligations under Irish health and safety legislation.
Assist with occupational health hazard identification and risk assessments.
Contribute medical insight to occupational health investigations.
Employee Wellbeing & Advisory Support
Promote wellbeing programs.
Provide health education and ergonomic advice.
Advise sensitive risk groups.
Produce a quarterly mental health newsletter.
Community and Culture Building
Participate in quarterly OHN meetups and peer learning sessions.
Promote access to external support services.
Collaborate with the EHS Team, Safety Committee and Safety Reps to promote a holistic safety culture.
Reporting & Administration
Prepare OH reports as required.
Manage schedules within part‑time hours.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical decision‑making.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage workload efficiently.
High confidentiality standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered General Nurse (RGN).
OH qualification desirable.
Industrial experience preferred.
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