Part‑Time Occupational Health Nurse (Food Manufacturing, Site), Naas

Job Title:

Occupational Health Nurse

Report to:

The People&Culture Department

Location:

Manufacturing Facility- Timahoe (Co. Kildare) /Rathowen (Co. Westmeath)

Type:

Parttime (3 days per week or defined hours)

Role Overview The part time Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will play a key role in delivering statutory and proactive occupational health services, ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and resilience.

Clinical&Occupational Health Oversight

Conduct pre-employment health assessments and medical screenings.

Perform fitness for work evaluations and return to work assessments.

Conduct periodic health surveillance as appropriate to workplace exposure and specific job roles.

Provide first aid response as well as support to onsite first aiders.

Maintain accurate confidential health records in compliance with GDPR and HSA standards.

Compliance&Workplace Safety

Support employer obligations under Irish health and safety legislation.

Assist with occupational health hazard identification and risk assessments.

Contribute medical insight to occupational health investigations.

Employee Wellbeing&Advisory Support

Promote wellbeing programs

Provide health education and ergonomic advice.

Advise sensitive risk groups

Produce a quarterly mental health newsletter

Community and Culture Building

Participate in quarterly OHN meetups and peer learning sessions.

Promote access to external support services

Collaborate with EHS Team, Safety Committee and Safety Reps to promote a holistic safety culture.

Reporting&Administration

Prepare OH reports as required.

Manage schedules within parttime hours.

Skills&Competencies

Strong clinical decision-making.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to manage workload efficiently.

High confidentiality standards.

Qualifications&Experience

Registered General Nurse (RGN).

OH qualification desirable.

Industrial experience preferred.

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