Job Reference: FR559441
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Description:
My Client has treated over 207,000 patients last year across all areas of medicine and surgery.
With 181 inpatients beds 70 day-case beds, 8 operating theatres, 2cath labs, 4 endoscopy suites, over 1600 healthcare professionals and upwards of 300 consultants and operates as a full-serviceacute hospital.
My Client also provides exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, care and compassion are at the centre of all they do. They believe in investing in the best of technology, equipment and expertise in order to provide our patients care unlike anywhere else in the world.
Overall Purpose of Job
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) willcontribute to the health and wellbeing of the employees of Hospital through the effective implementation of occupational healthprogrammes whilst providing exceptional care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centreof all we do.
Works closely with the Occupational Health Nurse Manager to put in place a first-class occupational health service that meets the needs of Hospital.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
* Be a champion for the health and wellbeing of Hospital staff.
* Deliver first class occupational health support and expertise across a full range of services.
* Stayup to date with best practice and changing guidance and legislation.
Health and Safety
* Be conversant and comply with relevant health, safety and wellbeing legislation particularly awareness of legislation and best practice in those areas of occupational health that can impact on health and safety overall.
Accreditation
* Be aware of and ensure compliance with JCI standards.
* Ensure compliance with hospital accredited policies.
* Participate in JCI activities.
Service Delivery
*Work to effectively deliver the day to day OH service which may include frontline delivery, leading projects, and working on hospital wide multidisciplinary teams.
* Maintain up to date accurate confidential records for all employees.
* Undertake Pre-employment Health screening as per OH procedures.
Immunisation & Vaccination
Ensure all employees receive adequate immunisation from blood borne diseases as per current Hospital policies and as per relevant legislative requirements.
* Ensure an adequate recall system and database of employees' immunisation.
* Ensure that staff have the necessary information to allow informed decision making with regard to Covid 19 vaccines.
* Advise the Hospital on the ever-changing rules, regulations and guidelines around Covid 19 as relates to Hospital Staff & Consultants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with up to date NMBI registration.
* Eligible to work in Ireland ie visa etc
* Occupational Health Nurse orHealth, Safety Welfare At Work Diploma is required or to be commenced directly after starting the role.
* Attended relevant and recommended training sessions to maintain registration.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge
* Familiar with Occupational Health practices, policies and procedures, return to work, absence management and immunisations.
* Computer and administratively competent as the post requires the use of IT programmes & databases.
* Ability to analyse and report.
Personal Competencies
* Must be a strong team worker and work collaboratively.
* Proactive, self-motivated and assertive.
* Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all staff levels within the organisation.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact me on 086 464 8416 and apply today!
Industry: Medical and Nursing
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Providing nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and protocols
Contact Name: Caroline Zywczyk
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