Occupational Health Nurse

Medmark Occupational Healthcare Limited; Fingal; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Educational assistance

Generous leave

Job summary

Medmark Occupational Health is seeking a Registered General Nurse with 2+ years of occupational health experience to join our clinic team at Dublin Airport. You will ensure regulatory compliance and develop records, equipment and programmes for occupational health services.

Key duties include pre-employment medicals, risk assessments, VDU ergonomics, vaccination clinics and return-to-work planning. Strong communication, organisation and team-working skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Health is essential (we are open to meeting students 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.
• Minimum of 2 years 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.
• Coordinate completion of VDU Ergonomics programme and assessment.
• Devise a plan to improve employee wellbeing and reduce absenteeism levels.
• Liaise with OHPs, GPs, Physiotherapists and Consultants in managing cases.
• Develop return to work plans following injury or illness.
• Management and follow-up of needle stick/splash injuries.
• Provide reports/updates to Managers.
• Coordinate vaccination clinics for influenza/hepatitis B etc.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

NMBI registered General Nurse

Occupational Health qualification

Tools

Audiometry equipment

Spirometry equipment

Vision screening equipment

Phlebotomy tools

Vaccination administration tools

Job description

You will be working as part of the team located in Medmark clinic at Dublin Airport.
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 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 2 years of experience in occupational health nursing.

Why us?

At Medmark we believe that work benefits both the worker and society. Its our mission therefore to help businesses by ensuring that their people are sustained and supported in their working lives. With practices across the island of Ireland, Medmark is now the largest provider of occupational health services. We are an ambitious and exciting company looking to broaden access to our services.
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, pension scheme, educational assistance, generous leave and more.

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.