Your mission
- Delivering occupational health services, first aid support, and emergency treatment services across client sites.
- Managing occupational health casework, including sickness absence management, medical case management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work programmes.
- Conducting pre-employment medical assessments, health surveillance programmes, fitness-for-work evaluations, and employee consultations.
- Assessing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses, providing treatment, follow-up support, and referrals to the Occupational Health Physician where appropriate.
- Administering vaccination programmes and supporting wider preventative health initiatives.
- Conducting pregnancy risk assessments and advising on workplace adjustments where required.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health policies, procedures, communication protocols, and operational standards.
- Supporting clients in the development of workplace health policies relating to areas such as employee wellbeing, stress management, substance misuse, and workplace bullying.
- Promoting employee health and wellbeing through health promotion campaigns, awareness programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Providing occupational health support for ergonomics, workstation assessments, manual handling, and industrial hygiene programmes.
- Delivering training and education programmes, including manual handling, workstation setup, blood-borne pathogen awareness, health and wellbeing, and shift work management.
- Managing and supporting the First Aid Programme, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment, and service provision are maintained.
- Collaborating closely with Occupational Health Physicians, client management teams, EHS teams, employees, and external service providers.
- Participating in incident investigations and supporting statutory reporting requirements when required.
- Interpreting health surveillance results, identifying trends, and providing reports and recommendations to management.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential medical records in accordance with professional, legal, and GDPR requirements.
- Keeping up to date with occupational health, health and safety, and employment legislation to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Supporting emergency preparedness and response activities, including participation in ERT training and related initiatives.
- Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Occupational Health Department, including clinic coordination, vendor management, AED inspections, and first aid stock management.
- Providing departmental cover and support during periods of absence or increased operational demand.
- Attending and contributing to regular operational meetings, including weekly metrics reviews, team meetings, and service improvement initiatives.
- Maintaining standard work activities in line with client requirements and the EHS calendar.
- Providing professional advice and guidance to employees and managers on work-related health matters and workplace wellbeing.
Your profile
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health is essential for this role. (We are open to meeting students currently working towards an Occupational Health qualification)
- Registered General Nurse with a valid NMBI registration
- Competency in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics & administration of vaccines.
- Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, empathy and listening skills.
- Strong organisational and planning skills including time management with proven track record of prioritizing key tasks and delivery to a high professional standard.
- Strong team member with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working people relationships.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.
Why us?
Medmark Occupational Healthcare is seeking a qualified Occupational Health Nurse to join our team in a full-time capacity (Monday to Friday), providing onsite occupational health services across our client location. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive occupational health service that supports employee health, safety, wellbeing, and fitness for work. The role also involves collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with occupational health legislation and best practice standards while fostering a safe and healthy working environment.
We offer a favourable package and working environment with a strong focus on development.
About us
Medmark is a leading national provider of occupational health. With offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Sligo and Waterford we provide occupational health and medical services throughout Ireland to diverse clients, from sole traders, through small/medium enterprises to large multinationals. Our mission is to help employers create a healthy, safe and productive workplace, and to support individuals in achieving optimal health and well-being.
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