Occupational Health Nurse

Thornton Tomasetti; Donegal Municipal District; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Donegal seeks an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to deliver on-site OH services, including evaluations, surveillance and case management, at the Donegal Town site.

The role requires NMBI registration, an OH qualification, and at least 2 years in OH. You will liaise with physicians and HR, support wellness initiatives and maintain records in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMBI registration.
• Recognised Occupational Health qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in an Occupational Health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Occupational Health service including employee consultation, first aid and emergency treatment.
• Conduct pre-hire medical assessments to evaluate fitness for work and ensure OH compliance.
• Oversee medical surveillance program in line with Abbott and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Occupational Health Physician for internal / external medical assessments as required.
• Manage absenteeism reviews and timely referrals to the Occupational Health Physician, review recommendations with Managers and HR.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Education

NMBI registration

Occupational Health qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Please note any offer of employment for this position isconditional upon the successful completionof a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: We currently have an opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join Abbott Diabetes Care Donegal site.

Main Responsibilities:

Clinical Services

• Provide on-site Occupational Health service including employee consultation, first aid and emergency treatment.
• Conduct pre-hire medical assessments to evaluate fitness for work and ensure OH compliance.
• Oversee medical surveillance program in line with Abbott and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Occupational Health Physician for internal / external medical assessments as required.
• Manage absenteeism reviews and timely referrals to the Occupational Health Physician, review recommendations with Managers and HR.
• Implement case management plans and interventions to achieve timely outcomes.
• Support occupational illness and injury management, including incident investigations.
• Support the on-site clinical testing by providing a phlebotomy service.
• Conduct Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the site procedure.
• Oversee management of medical records in accordance with Abbott and regulatory requirements.
• Co-ordinate the First Aid and AED programme.

Compliance & EHS Program Management

• Complete gap assessments of the OH program to ensure compliance with Abbott and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and implement OH procedures and programs aligned with Abbott, OSHA, and HSA standards.
• Lead and support EHS projects using problem-solving tools to ensure legal compliance and business benefits.
• Monitor and manage OH KPIs; define annual objectives and provide periodic status updates.
• Contribute to OH risk assessments such as: ergonomic, biological, reproductive, chemical and make recommendations to control hazards.
• Support and lead internal assessments, audits, and inspections including third-party and corporate reviews.

Employee Wellness & Engagement

• Advise employees on work-related issues and wellness initiatives.
• Organize and support health awareness programs including flu vaccinations, cancer prevention and mental health campaigns.
• Act as company representative for employee health and well-being initiatives.
• Ensure effective execution and sustainability of employee wellness programs through education and support.

Communication & Leadership

• Advise senior leaders on strategic Occupational Health priorities, implement improvements that enhance employee wellbeing, and contribute to budget planning and resource allocation.
• Lead the execution of Occupational Health strategy by defining annual goals, implementing targeted initiatives, conducting assessments and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with functional support teams providing advice on all elements of the OH management system.
• Correspond with third parties including corporate teams, contractors, and agencies for reporting and audits.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on topics such as industrial hygiene, ergonomics and biosafety.

This list of responsibilities may evolve based on operational needs, and employees are expected to remain adaptable and flexible as required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMBI registration.
• Recognised Occupational Health qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in an Occupational Health setting.

Job-Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Familiar with Occupational Health practices, policies, and procedures, return to work, absence management and immunisations.
• Competent in the use of IT programmes and databases.
• Ability to analyse and report.
• Evidence of continuous professional development to maintain registration.

Personal Competencies

• Must be a strong team worker and work collaboratively.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and assertive.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all staff levels within the organisation.
• This role requires a level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.

What we offer:

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as:

• Family health insurance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Career Development Growing business plus access to many more benefits!

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Ireland > Donegal Town : R267 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Dl39S8.3 (Ireland) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.