Occupational Health Nurse required to work in Occupational Health Department, Dublin City Centre for a period of 2 -3 months

Job title:

Occupational Health Nurse required to work in Occupational Health Department, Dublin City Centre for a period of 2 -3 months

Company

Nurse on Call

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse required to work in Occupational Health Department, Dublin City Centre for a period of 2 -3 months.

• The client provides occupational health services to 46,000 employees in the Civil Service & Prison Service, across 56 Departments and Offices.
• The staffing consists of the CMO, three doctors, currently two nurses and supporting administration staff.
• It is envisaged the successful candidate will start in early September 2024
• 4 days per week (but consideration will be given to a candidate who is available 3 days per week)
• The position is based on site at our purpose-built Occupational Health centre in in Dublin city
• The department operates regular hours 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
• Whilst it is highly desirable that the candidate has a qualification in occupational health/ occupational health & safety , consideration may be given to a candidate with significant relevant experience across all areas or who is currently acquiring this qualification.
• The successful candidate will be placed on point 1 of the CNM2 pay scale unless said candidate has previous HSE service that puts them on a higher point.

The locum occupational health nurse will undertake the following tasks:

• Pre-Placement Medical Screening, interpretation of results & compiling reports. This involves review of pre-employment questionnaires, accompanying special tests, and follow-on telephone consultations/ requests and interpretation of medical reports. This is likely to be a large component of the role. This is mainly paper / desktop based.

• Case Management; sick leave absence assessment / workplace rehabilitation in collaboration with the relevant Occupational Physician. This is mainly telephone based but may also include face to face assessments. This is likely to be a large component of the role.

• OHN led workplace health surveillance

• OHN led workplace immunisation programmes
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time
• They work under the oversight of an occupational health professional designated by the CMO.
• The candidate will be employed and remunerated at the relevant point of the HSE CMN2 pay scale, and will receive a Higher Qualification Allowance if they have a relevant qualification in Occupational Health / Health & Safety

The essential candidate requirements are as follows

• Currently registered general nurse with NMBI

• Relevant qualification in occupational health nursing / occupational health & safety, at diploma level or higher, or currently studying for same.

• At least 3 years post registration experience in general nursing acute hospital setting

• 2 years’ experience are in occupational health nursing setting

• Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills. Interacts with others in a way that builds respect & fosters trust. Builds relations with stakeholders in HR.

• Experience of managing pre-placement medicals

• Experience of Sickness Absence Case Management

• Experience of organizing and conducting health surveillance

• Experience with organizing and conducting immunisation programmes including phlebotomy and IM vaccine administration

• Recent Training / Certification in CPR

• Recent training in Anaphylaxis

• Driving license and access to own motor vehicle

• Appropriate pre-employment clearances as per the current HSE Locum Nurse Framework including all pre-employment health clearances, garda vetting and prescribed training courses

• The locum will fill in a weekly timesheet that will be signed off by a member of the medical or nursing staff, or the office Executive Officer

To express your interest in this role, please email a copy of your most up to date CV to [email protected] highlighting any additional Occupational health/ relevant experience.

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:04:46 GMT

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