Occupational Health Nurse

Job title:

Occupational Health Nurse

Company

Collins McNicholas

Job description

Our client a global healthcare leader, is seeking to recruit an Occupational Health Nurse to join their team. The Occupational Health Nurse will provide for and deliver health care to employees with a focus on achieving quality care and wellbeing.Overview of Main Responsibilities (full job description available on request):

• Provide the company with an on site Occupational health service, efficient first aid service and an emergency treatment service
• Complete gap assessments of the EHS management system and workplace environment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide, review and maintain all EHS procedures and programmes to align with company standards, GOHS requirements, HSA guidance
• Leverage technical expertise to collaborate with functional support teams providing advice and consultation on all elements of the OH management system
• Maintain standard work activities in line with the EHS calendar
• Correspond with third parties including Corporate team & contractors, providing for professional reporting and timely submissions related to site updates when required.
• Lead any site inspections as required
• Conduct pre-employment medicals, health surveillance and employee consultations.
• Liaise with Occupational Health Physician and internal / external stakeholders as required
• Advise and guide employees on work related issues where appropriate.
• Organize positive health awareness and initiatives through education and health awareness programmes
• Act as company representative for employees Health Insurance Scheme with regard to health and well being initiatives, mini medicals, annual flu vaccinations etc.
• Conduct absenteeism reviews, following up with employees and Managers and ensuring timely referrals to the Company doctor as necessary. Review Company doctor recommendations with direct Manager and HR and draft follow up action plan accordingly.

What the ideal candidate looks like: ·

• Minimum Level 7 in a relevant discipline and 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Familiar with Occupational Health practices, policies, and procedures, return to work, absence management and immunisations

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Aisling Lane.(021) 4320675

Expected salary

Location

Tipperary

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:18:29 GMT

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