Occupational Health Nurse

An Occupational Health Nurse is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our multinational biopharmaceutical client in Limerick for a permanent, fulltime on-site role.

The Occupational Health Nurse will lead the establishment of a new occupational health department and be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the occupational health programs and services that promote the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees in line with organization policies and procedures.

Role of this position

• Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations.
• Responsible for securing and developing all medical records, equipment, and programs related to occupational health services, and for setting up the department to achieve SEQOHS accreditation.
• Implementing an occupational health software system to ensure compliance and meet business needs, including the development of reports and metrics.
• Always maintain employee and medical confidentiality.
• Develop and review Occupational Health Policies and Procedures in line with Global Employee Health services, local legislation, business changes and audit requirements.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team with HSE, HR, area management and external agencies to promote employee health, safety and well-being.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The OHN will hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety. (Will consider experienced and currently working towards an Occupational Health qualification).

• Registered General Nurse with a valid NMBI registration.
• The OHN will have a minimum of 3 years post registration OH experience and a minimum of one year within a manufacturing/pharmaceutical setting is desirable.
• The OHN will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a busy OH setting. Have excellent report writing and IT skills.
• 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 prioritising key tasks and delivery to a high professional standard.
• Strong team member with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working people relationships.
• Certificate in First Aid and Manual Handling Instructor Training desirable but not required.

Please call Laura Gallagher today for further information on 087- 4526468 or email: lgallagher@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.