Occupational Health Nurse

Medmark Occupational Healthcare Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medmark Occupational Healthcare Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with an Occupational Health qualification to lead clinical operations in our Cork office. You will secure and manage records, equipment and OH programmes, while conducting pre-employment medicals, interpreting results and producing reports.

The role requires competencies in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics and vaccination administration, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Occupational health qualification is essential; students considered.
• RGN with NMBI registration.
• Competency in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics, and vaccination administration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, empathy and listening skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with time management.
• Strong team player with ability to collaborate effectively.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for clinical operations.
• Secure and develop records, equipment and programmes for occupational health services.
• Annual review of Occupational Health Policies and Procedures in line with legislation and audit requirements.
• Complete pre-employment medicals, interpret results and compile reports.
• Carry out risk assessments across the organisation.
• Coordinate completion of VDU Ergonomics programme and assessment.
• Devise a plan to improve employee wellbeing and reduce absenteeism.
• Liaise with OHPs, GPs, Physiotherapists and Consultants in managing cases.
• Develop return to work plans following injury or prolonged illness.
• Manage and follow-up needle-stick/splash injuries.
• Provide reports/updates to Managers.
• Coordinate vaccination clinics for influenza/hepatitis B etc.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

RN qualification (NMBI)

Tools

Audiometry

Spirometry

Vision screening

Phlebotomy

Vaccination administration

VDU ergonomics

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.