Occupational Health Nurse

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We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
We are now recruiting an Occupational Health Nurse to join our diverse Team in Sligo. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide the resources necessary to guarantee the effective provision of Occupational Health services at our Sligo facilities in both Ballytivnan and Manorhamilton Road. You will be responsible for ensuring that the correct programs and procedures are in place so that the occupational health services are delivered to employees at the sites in such a fashion as to assess, maintain and promote the health and wellbeing of employees at the facilities.
What you will do:
Be responsible for the provision of occupational health services at the sites.
Collaborate with EHS in the identification of employees to participate in medical surveillances.
Ensure employee medical surveillances are completed as per the requirements of AbbVie Occupational Health medical surveillance procedures and Irish and EU legislation.
Assess the results of the medical evaluations based on sound medical practice and an understanding of the work the employee performs.
Liaise with the Occupational Physician and external GP/ Occupational health clinics in the completion of pre-employment medicals.
Provide assessment and treatment of any workplace injuries and illnesses.
Monitor employee absenteeism and complete absence reviews as required.
Coordinate return to work and rehabilitation of absent employees.
Develop a calendar of employee wellbeing initiatives and deliver wellbeing initiatives which reflect the site demographics and employee health risk factors.
Routine administration of the occupational health department.
Liaise with EHS to ensure there are adequate levels of First Aiders trained to cover all work shifts.
Deliver manual handling training to employees
Prepare employees for international business travel as required.
Complete intoxicant screening as required.
Ensure employee medical records are maintained confidentially and stored in accordance with the requirements of the AbbVie Records Retention Schedule
What you will need:
Registered General Nurse on the active register with An Bord Altranais.
Higher Diploma or Masters qualification in Occupational Health.
Two years of experience in an Occupational Health setting.
Experience in stakeholder management
Strong admin and communication skills

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No