Occupational Health Clinical Nurse Manager - SSC Dublin
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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 following principles:
To prevent staff becoming ill or injured due to workplace factors and to assess and to advise employees who become unwell or injured while in the workplace.
* To actively promote health and wellbeing in the work place.
* To provide staff with timely and quality care in the event of work place injury or illness.
* To proactively manage occupational hazards through the risk assessment process.
* To help staff remain in the workforce after illness or injury by advising on interventions such as reasonable accommodations and phased return to work programmes.
* To teach and train all staff members and managers on how to support employees through matters of health and wellbeing.
Purpose of Post:
To embrace strategic aspects of a wider workplace health services agenda which includes healthy working lives, workplace health promotion and working health services. There is a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the OHS.
Organisational/Advisory:
Make workplace visits to assist in the identification and control of workplace hazards in accordance with health and safety legislation.
Investigate cases of work-related illness or disease and report these to the consultant in occupational medicine or Health & Safety Officer as appropriate.
Conduct occupational health surveys and research programmes.
Participate on the various committees which are appropriate to staff health and wellbeing.
Accept on-going responsibility for providing OH care for those employees in the allocated area.
Work with the physician in occupational medicine in establishing appropriate standards of occupational health care.
Ensure that procedures are in place for keeping records of all referrals to occupational health issues.
Ensure professional standards in respect of confidentiality and security are observed.
The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor will:
Provide input into the development and evaluation of health & safety procedures, emergency procedures to ensure compliance with statutory obligations in conjunction with the Health and Safety Officer and Risk manager.
Observe report and take appropriate action on matters detrimental to staff wellbeing.
Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control.
Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms / clinical risk reporting.
Adhere to department policies for the maintenance and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfillment of duty.
General:
Develop pro-active relationships with staff and CNMs to promote the role of an effective OHS.
Develop and maintain effective communication with other health and safety professionals and with the Health & Safety Authority.
Adhere to professional standards and guidelines set out by professional and statutory bodies relevant to the work of an OHS.
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by management.
Carry out prevention strategies and management of occupational blood & bodily fluid exposure (OBEs) and provide follow up care to healthcare workers involved in such incidences.
Maintain and monitor the use of Needle stick Injury Packs within all clinical Departments and provide regular training to the staff and managers on the prevention and management e.g Needle stick Injury Sharp Injures.
Carry out monthly audits on the Safe Use of Sharps using the MEG Audit tool and report results to managers of relevant Departments.
Maintain a data base on OBE injuries and report on same in the quarterly Health and Safety committee meetings and Annual Clinic Audit.
Manage immunization programmes for staff in accordance with occupational health vaccination policies and medicinal protocols.
For a full job description please email:
Qualifications & Experience:
Registered in the General division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Have at least 5 years post registration experience.
Have at least 2 years' experience in a management role, ideally in the speciality of occupational health.
Ideally hold a recognised Occupational Health qualification or undertaking one.
Professional Knowledge:
Demonstrate experience of case management, or condition management programmes.
Demonstrate experience in an occupational health nurse advisor role.
Demonstrate knowledge of health promotion in work settings.
Demonstrate knowledge of infection control issues.
Demonstrate experience of manual handling risk management
Demonstrate knowledge of stress management techniques.
Experience of occupational health provision in healthcare setting.
Promote good relationships with other key members of the clinic staff through the exercising of attitudes which convey an understanding and awareness of the wider function of the clinic.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits - Competitive Pension Plan. Free car-parking.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
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