Occupational Health Nurse - Contract

COLLINS MCNICHOLAS RECRUITMENT

TIPPERARY

Occupational Health Nurse | Tipperary | Experience Required | Role Responsibilities: Collaborates with management and the broad Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) staff to carry out mutual corporate objectives. Acts as a professional health resource for the organisation’s management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives. Provides initial assessment of occupational injuries, illnesses and exposures and may treat or refer for further evaluation as necessary in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols. Assesses the broad spectrum of client needs, including physical and psychosocial factors, using data from various sources including, but not limited to aggregate case/claims experience, employer representatives, other health care providers, health records, and third party representatives. Assesses non-occupational sudden illnesses occurring at work, determines the immediacy of treatment, and gives guidance to seek care from emergency/personal health care providers. Develops a plan of nursing care based on identified needs and problems and assists with the development of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimise health and prevent injuries and illnesses. Identifies client goals, objectives, and actions in a comprehensive case management plan and implements interventions to achieve desired outcomes within designated time frames. Co-ordinates nursing process to generate consistent documentation of treatment, interactive process and administrative aspects. Collaborates with treatment, rehabilitation providers, third party representatives to coordinate/provide for the appropriate care, treatment and follow-up of work related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment for optimal outcomes. Assists supervisors and employees with return to work issues including work restrictions, modified scheduling and job accommodations. Provides health-related counselling for supervisors and employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice. Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of business and protected health information. Participates in the development of related policies, procedures and work instructions. Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to ensure competency and performance consistent with professional Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) standards. Role Requirements: Registered General Nurse on the active register with An Bord Altranais. Higher Diploma or Masters qualification in Occupational Health; or at least 30 hours of continuing education in occupational health during the past two years; or two years of experience in an occupational health setting. Proficient in the use of spirometer, audiometer and keystone vision screening. Competent in the completion of venipuncture (desirable. Chain of Custody and intoxicant screening. Certified CPR Instructor. Case management skills essential. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Edel O’Brien. edel.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie. 021-4911065. For more information on our Recruitment and HR Services, and to see a full list of our available jobs across Ireland, please visit our website at www.collinsmcnicholas.ie. Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our consultants to discuss all the latest jobs!.

1639 days ago