Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Report to: The People & Culture Department
Location: Manufacturing Facility- Timahoe (Co. Kildare) /Rathowen (Co. Westmeath)
Type: Parttime (3 days per week or defined hours)
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 EHS Team, Safety Committee and Safety Reps to promote a holistic safety culture.
Reporting & Administration
Prepare OH reports as required.
Manage schedules within parttime 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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