Occupational Health Nurse at Medmark

Clondalkin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Screening, Phlebotomy, VDU Ergonomics, Vaccine Administration, Case Management, Health Surveillance, Incident Investigation, First Aid Management, Communication Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, IT Skills, Clinical Standards, Planning Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your mission Policies: Establishes and maintains all relevant baseline policies for the Occupational Health Department Establishes communication protocols with the Occupational Physician, client’s Management and all other relevant client personnel. Assists client in the preparation of policies where Occupational Health may play a role, for example drugs and alcohol in the workplace, workplace bullying and stress at work. Supports for maintenance of the Management System on site including their own operational control documents. Co-ordinates and manages the absence management programme, including the provision of medical case management Co-ordinates and manages the return-to-work programme and rehabilitation for absent colleagues Provides advice and support for the site Industrial Hygiene programmer Manages the onsite ergonomics and manual handling program Provides appropriate vaccination for employees Provides training for: Manual handling Work station set up Blood borne pathogen awareness Managing shift work, health and wellbeing Manages the First Aid Programme Attendance to, and management of, Occupational injuries and illness Liaising with, or referral to, the OHP regarding client employees and relevant stakeholder where relevant Provides assistance to the client in all incident investigation and statutory reporting to government and insurance bodies and professions. Establishes and maintains the Health Promotion and Employee Wellbeing Programme. Responsibility for keeping up to date on all relevant legislative and statutory changes as it pertains to the health and safety of client’s employees. Liaises with the EHS team in all relevant activities and participates in relevant ERT team training and response to emergencies Conducts Pre Employment Health Screening Conducts appropriate health surveillance examinations, interprets results and provides regular trending analysis to management. Maintains medical information and records in a confidential manner. Performs pregnancy risk assessments Manages and co-ordinates the Blood Volunteer Programme Supervises the duties of the on-site Medical Technician Your profile Registered General Nurse with a valid NMBI registration Minimum of 2 years of experience in occupational health nursing. A recognised qualification in Occupational Health is desireable Competency in at least some of Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics & administration of vaccines. Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, empathy and listening skills. Strong organisational and planning skills including time management with proven track record of prioritising key tasks and delivery to a high professional standard. Strong team member with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working people relationships. Openness to work in a new exciting and evolving space High clinical standards Strong IT skills Why us? About us Medmark is a leading national provider of occupational health. With offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Sligo and Waterford we provide occupational health and medical services throughout Ireland to diverse clients, from sole traders, through small/medium enterprises to large multinationals. Our mission is to help employers create a healthy, safe and productive workplace, and to support individuals in achieving optimal health and well-being.

Responsibilities

The role involves establishing occupational health policies, managing absence and return-to-work programs, and overseeing on-site ergonomics and first aid. Additionally, the nurse conducts health screenings, surveillance examinations, and manages employee wellbeing and vaccination programs.