Occupational Health Nurse (Part Time)

Are you looking to broaden your nursing skillset? he Occupational Health Department are seeking a nurse to support a busy department.Training and ongoing education will be provided.Please call the Occupational Health Manager Fiona on 087 9265487 for more information or apply through the link.Job Title: Occupational Health NurseDepartment: Human ResourcesReports to: Occupational Health Nurse ManagerDate: 2026This position is 10 hours per week. Overall Purpose of JobThe Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the employees of Beacon Hospital through the effective implementation of occupational health programmes whilst providing exceptional care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of 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 Beacon Hospital. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables§ Be a champion for the health and wellbeing of Beacon Hospital staff.§ Deliver first class occupational health support and expertise across a full range of services.§ Stay up 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 Beacon Hospital policies and as per relevant legislative requirements.§ Ensure an adequate recall system and database of employees’ immunisation. Person SpecificationQualifications·  Must be a Registered Nurse with up to date NMBI registration.·  Occupational Health Nurse or Health, 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.All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.