Occupational Health Nurse (Part-Time)

Careerwise Recruitment

Limerick

Part-time OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE required by CareerWise Recruitment for our biopharma client in Limerick. The OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE is required to create, promote and maintain Health and Safety programmes that ensure the physical, mental and social well-being of all employees while complying with all regulatory requirements. THE ROLE: * Assist with, and give advice as required, for pre-employment screening including assessment of employee suitability and possible accommodations needed. * Liaise with the Occupational Health Service Provider on work & non work related referrals. * Review and update the arrangements for providing emergency medical care as appropriate. * Co-ordinate the treatment and review of all occupational injuries and illnesses. * Advise management on the severity of all occupational injuries and illnesses. * Assist People Managers in the investigation, reporting and documentation of incidents. * Develop, maintain and deliver the site return to work programme for all absence, both work related and non-work related. * Assess and advise on any return to work restrictions and ensure coordinated plans are in place involving the persons Manager, HR and any other functions as required. * Administration and co-ordination of eyesight conservation, vaccination and first aid programmes. * Assist OH element of pregnancy risk assessments. * Maintain confidential medical records of employees, co-ordinate the operation of the Occupational Health Centre and Emergency Response provisions. * Support HR in the provision of advice on work & non-work related referrals. * Actively co-ordinate the occupational/ industrial hygiene by developing and coordinating the required Occupational Exposure Monitoring (OEL) programme and manage containment and minimization actions where required. * Provide information, instruction, advice and training to all levels of personnel on occupational health and safety issues. E.g. Shift Work Awareness Information. * Become an integral part of a pro-active occupational health and safety programme thereby assisting in the development of a safe and healthy working environment and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. REQUIREMENTS: * General Nurse, OH diploma required, degree or masters in OH desirable. * Strong case management experience required. * Ideally 8 years relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment. * A thorough knowledge of EHS legislation for a pharmaceutical facility operating within Ireland/Europe. * Experience in working a Site Occupational / Industrial Hygiene Programme. * Individual needs to be a self-starter and highly motivated. * The ability to lead and direct others plus the ability to work as part of a team. * The ability to logically solve problems. * Ability to provide guidance and positively influence people managers, HR team members and employees. * Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with good leadership abilities. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2553 days ago