Occupational Health Nurse

Medmark-Treatment-Centers; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medmark is a leading provider of occupational health services in Ireland with offices nationwide. This role supports the clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust records, equipment and programmes for occupational health.

You will oversee pre-employment medicals, risk assessments, VDU ergonomics, and wellbeing initiatives while coordinating with OHPs and healthcare professionals to manage cases and develop return-to-work plans.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health is essential.
• Registered General Nurse with a valid NMBI registration.
• Competency in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics and vaccine administration.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, empathy and listening skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills including time management.
• Strong team member with ability to build effective working relationships.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations.
• Responsible for securing and developing all records, equipment and programmes related to occupational health services.
• Annual review of all Occupational Health Policies and Procedures in line with legislation, business changes and audit requirements.
• Completion of pre-employment medicals, interpretation of results and compiling reports.
• Carry out risk assessments across the organization as required.
• Co-ordinate completion of VDU Ergonomics programme and completion and assessment of same.
• Devise a plan to improve employee wellbeing and reduce absenteeism levels.
• Liaising with OHPs, GPs, Physiotherapists and Consultants in managing cases.
• Developing return to work plans following serious injury or prolonged ill health.
• Management and follow-up of needle stick/splash injuries.
• Provision of relevant reports/updates to Managers.
• Coordination of vaccination clinics for influenza/hepatitis B etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Time management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

NMBI registration

Occupational Health qualification

Job description

• Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations
• Responsible for securing and developing all records, equipment and programmes related to occupational health services
• Annual review of all Occupational Health Policies and Procedures in line with legislation, business changes and audit requirements.
• Completion of pre-employment medicals, interpretation of results and compiling reports
• Carry out risk assessments across the organization as required.
• Co-ordinate completion of VDU Ergonomics programme and completion and assessment of same.
• Devise a clear coordinated plan to improve employee wellbeing and reduce absenteeism levels.
• Liaising with OHPs, GPs, Physiotherapists and Consultants in managing cases.
• Developing return to work plans following serious injury or a period of prolonged ill health.
• Management and follow-up of needle stick/splash injuries.
• Provision of relevant reports/updates to Managers.
• Coordination of vaccination clinics for influenza/hepatitis B etc.

Your profile

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health is essential for this role. (We are open to meeting students currently working towards an Occupational Health qualification)
• Registered General Nurse with a valid NMBI registration
• Competency in 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 prioritizing key tasks and delivery to a high professional standard.
• Strong team member with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working people relationships.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.

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.