Occupational Health Nurse Position
We are seeking a dynamic candidate for the role of Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support our staff health and safety programme.
The successful candidate will have day-to-day responsibility for leading pre-employment medicals, health surveillance, immunisations, and health promotion initiatives. They will also develop and lead a company wellbeing programme.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage the occupational health service for employees to a high professional standard using an evidence-based approach and strategic planning.
* Review Pre-Employment Medical Reports and liaise with occupational physicians on follow-up requirements.
* Carry out health assessments to ascertain fitness, advise on adaptations, identify higher risk individuals and those working with occupational hazards, providing a plan of care considering individual needs and roles.
* Provide advice and management on adaptations based on risk assessment.
* Maintain accurate departmental records.
* Liaise with nursing, infection control, quality managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a high standard of occupational health care at all times.
Requirements:
* Be registered in the General division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* A minimum of five years of practical experience, three of which are in occupational health.
* Post-graduate qualification in occupational health.
* Effective communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.