About this role
Your mission
- 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 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.