Overview
PM Group's OTS (Outsourced Technical Services) Department are currently seeking to recruit an Occupational Health Nurse to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers on a large construction site. The OHN will play a key role in delivering proactive occupational health services, ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and resilience.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Wellbeing Services
* Deliver weekly site inductions, including health and safety briefings.
* Manage the Health & Wellbeing Cabin as a confidential and supportive space.
* Conduct routine health surveillance (e.g., Blood Pressure, BMI, Blood Sugar) in line with HSA guidelines.
* Provide approachable, empathetic support for mental health concerns.
Strategic Health Promotion
* Develop and distribute health communications across site platforms.
* Lead health promotion campaigns aligned with the HSA's national health calendar.
* Organise on-site health events, workshops, and awareness days.
Clinical & Operational Oversight
* Provide clinical supervision to on-site medics and first aiders.
* Liaise with management and trades to support return-to-work and rehabilitation plans.
* Maintain accurate, confidential health records in compliance with GDPR and HSA standards.
Mental Health Leadership
* Respond to critical incidents with immediate support and structured follow-up.
* Act as Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Lead, mentoring and coordinating the MHFA team.
* Facilitate regular debriefs and produce a monthly mental health newsletter.
Community & Culture Building
* Participate in quarterly OHN meetups and peer learning sessions.
* Promote access to external support services and charities.
* Collaborate with EHS teams and trade representatives to promote a holistic safety culture.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with NMBI registration.
* Recognised Occupational Health Nursing qualification (prefered).
* Minimum 2 years' experience in occupational health, ideally in construction or industrial settings.
* Up-to-date Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification (mandatory).
Skills:
* Strong clinical and emergency response capabilities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Leadership in mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
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