Occupational Health Nurse — Impact & Wellbeing Lead

Medmark Occupational Healthcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medmark Occupational Healthcare seeks an experienced occupational health nurse to drive regulatory compliance and manage records, equipment and programmes across our OCC health services in Ireland. You will lead the annual policy review, oversee pre-employment medicals and reports, and coordinate vaccination clinics with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will conduct risk assessments, supervise VDU ergonomics, and develop wellbeing strategies to reduce absenteeism, while liaising with OHPs, GPs,

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Health; students pursuing OH qualifications considered.
• Registered General Nurse with valid NMBI registration.
• Competency in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics and vaccination administration.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, empathy and listening skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with proven delivery of key tasks to a high professional standard.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Occupational health nursing

Audiometry

Spirometry

Vision screening

Phlebotomy

Vaccination administration

VDU ergonomics

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

RN with NMBI registration

Occupational Health qualification

Job description

Medmark Occupational Healthcare seeks an experienced occupational health nurse to drive regulatory compliance and manage records, equipment and programmes across our OCC health services in Ireland. You will lead the annual policy review, oversee pre-employment medicals and reports, and coordinate vaccination clinics with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will conduct risk assessments, supervise VDU ergonomics, and develop wellbeing strategies to reduce absenteeism, while liaising with OHPs, GPs,