Occupational Health Nurse - Client Site (20 months fixed-term)

Medmark Occupational Healthcare; Ulster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medmark Occupational Healthcare in Ireland seeks an on-site Occupational Health Nurse to deliver staff health services including consultations, first aid and emergency treatment. You will conduct pre-hire medical assessments to evaluate fitness and OH compliance.

You will oversee medical surveillance, liaise with the OH Physician, manage absenteeism reviews with HR, implement case management and support incident investigations, phlebotomy, and coordinate First Aid and AED programmes on site.

Qualifications

• Third level nursing or relevant medical qualification.
• Ideally previous Occupational Health experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Management or leadership experience.
• Ability to communicate with Abbots employees, contractors and external bodies.

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.
• 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.
• Coordinate the First Aid and AED programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

• 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.

Your mission

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.

Your profile

• Third Level Qualification in nursing or relevant medical qualification.
• Ideally previous relevant experience in Occupational Health.
• Good Communication & interpersonal skills are essential. This person will have to communicate with all Abbott employees/contractors. There is also requirement to communicate and work effectively with Div and Corporate representative and external bodies in the medical and safety field.
• Confidentiality is essential: Tact, diplomacy, sensitivity required in dealing with and counselling on health/safety matters.
• Management and/or Leadership experience

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.