An Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is required on a PERMANENT basis by Career Wise Recruitment for our Limerick based start-up Biopharmaceutical Client.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified occupational health professional lead the establishment of a new occupational health department.
You will 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 company policies and procedures.
This role is responsible for implementing and 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.
Promote and provide best practice and deliver health care services to employees within an occupational health setting, to assist ill and injured employees to reach maximum health and productivity.
Have excellent communication skills, flexible to the needs of the growing organisation, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to be able to interact positively at all levels of the organisation are necessary prerequisites.
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.
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.
Arrange and deliver health surveillance programme in line with hazards identified within the work environment and in line with operating standards.
Management of and co-ordination of First Aid Programme, to include co-ordination of training, audit reviews of team requirements and equipment.
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.
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.
Please call Aisling OHagan-Yil today for further information on or email: Career Wise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, Career Wise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.
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