Occupational Health Nurse - Sligo -12 Mt

COLLINS MCNICHOLAS RECRUITMENT

SLIGO

Our client based in Sligo requires an Occupational Health Nurse on a 12-month fixed term contract basis. This role will play a pivotal role in maintaining a very high level of Occupational Health service. The successful candidate will have access to the very best equipment and resources in the provision of a highly specialized Occupational Health role supporting employees who are often working in highly contained cleanroom environments.You will also be involved in helping our employees across Ireland to live healthier lives through new programmes. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that the programs and procedures are in place to ensure that occupational health services are delivered to employees at the facility in such a fashion as to assess, maintain and promote the health and wellbeing of employees at the facilities. Collaborate with EHS in the identification of employees to participate in medical surveillances. Ensure employee medical surveillances are completed as per the requirements of Occupational Health medical surveillance procedures and Irish and EU legislation. Assess the results of the medical evaluations based on sound medical practice and an understanding of the work the employee performs. Liaise with the Occupational Physician and external GP/ Occupational health clinics in the completion of pre-employment medicals. Provide assessment and treatment of any workplace injuries and illnesses. Monitor employee absenteeism and complete absence reviews as required. Coordinate return to work and rehabilitation of absent employees. Develop calendar of employee wellbeing initiatives and deliver wellbeing initiatives which reflect the site demographics and employee health risk factors. Routine administration of the occupational health department. Liaise with EHS to ensure there are adequate levels of First Aiders trained to cover all work shifts. Deliver manual handling training to employees. Prepare employees for international business travel as required. Complete intoxicant screening as required. Ensure employee medical records are maintained confidentially and stored in accordance with the requirements of the Records Retention Schedule. Requirements/Qualifications. Registered General Nurse on the active register with An Bord Altranais. Higher Diploma or Masters qualification in Occupational Health; or at least 30 hours of continuing education in occupational health during the past two years; or two years of experience in an occupational health setting. Proficient in the use of spirometer, audiometer and keystone vision screening. FETAC Level 6 Manual Handling instructor. Competent in the completion of venipuncture. Chain of Custody and intoxicant screening. Certified CPR and AED instructor. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Aideen Cummins. aideen.cummins@collinsmcnicholas.ie. 071-9140252. For more information on our Recruitment and HR Services, and to see a full list of our available jobs across Ireland, please visit our website at www.collinsmcnicholas.ie. Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our consultants to discuss all the latest jobs!.

1654 days ago