Occupational Health Nurse Cork

Occupational Health Nurse
Cork
50,000 – 63,000euro depending on experience
Permanent
Full time

Our client a well established organisation is looking to recruit an Occupational Health Nurse.
Mandatory for you to have the Occ Health qualification.

This role is responsible for providing a comprehensive and proactive range of occupational health & well-being services while overseeing and managing the administrative and operational activities of occupational health services.

Requirements:
A recognized qualification in Occupational Health is essential with a minimum of 2 years’ work experience, preferably in healthcare.
* Competency in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics & administration of vaccines.
* Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, empathy and listening skills.
* Strong organizational 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.

The Role:
* 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.
* Regular schedule from Monday to Friday
* Competitive Salary
* Contributory Pension
Flexibility – we offer full or part time positions
For further information please call Maria O’ Dwyer today on 087 2951493 or email updated CV as a ” word attachment ” to md@headhuntinternational.com

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