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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing healthcare services, promoting safety, and ensuring compliance with health regulations in the workplace. This role involves conducting health assessments, managing workplace injuries, and developing health and safety programs. The Occupational Health Nurse will work closely with employees, management, and external healthcare providers to create a safe and healthy work environment. Key responsibilities include conducting pre-employment health screenings, administering vaccinations, and providing health education. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a thorough understanding of occupational health regulations, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying potential health risks and implementing preventative measures. The Occupational Health Nurse will also be responsible for maintaining accurate health records and reporting on health trends within the organization. If you are passionate about promoting health and safety in the workplace and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct pre-employment health screenings and assessments.
- Administer vaccinations and other preventative healthcare measures.
- Manage workplace injuries and provide first aid as needed.
- Develop and implement health and safety programs.
- Conduct health education and training sessions for employees.
- Monitor and report on health trends within the organization.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations.
- Collaborate with management to identify potential health risks.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records.
- Provide counseling and support to employees on health-related issues.
- Coordinate with external healthcare providers as necessary.
- Develop emergency response plans and conduct drills.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs.
- Promote a culture of health and safety within the organization.
- Assist in the development of workplace policies related to health and safety.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
- Participate in health and safety committee meetings.
- Stay updated on the latest occupational health regulations and best practices.
- Provide guidance on the management of chronic health conditions in the workplace.
- Support the return-to-work process for employees recovering from illness or injury.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational health or related field.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health regulations and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing health risks.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in developing and implementing health and safety programs.
- First aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to conduct health assessments and screenings.
- Knowledge of workplace ergonomics.
- Experience in health education and training.
- Ability to manage workplace injuries and provide first aid.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with management and external healthcare providers.
- Commitment to promoting health and safety in the workplace.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing health and safety needs.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in occupational health nursing?
- How do you stay updated on the latest occupational health regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a health and safety program you developed?
- How do you handle sensitive health information?
- What strategies do you use to promote a culture of health and safety?
- How do you manage workplace injuries and provide first aid?
- Can you describe a time when you identified a potential health risk and addressed it?
- How do you collaborate with management and external healthcare providers?
- What is your approach to conducting health assessments and screenings?
- How do you support employees with chronic health conditions in the workplace?
- Can you describe your experience with health education and training?
- How do you ensure compliance with occupational health regulations?
- What steps do you take to maintain accurate and confidential health records?
- How do you evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs?
- Can you provide an example of how you handled an emergency situation at work?
- What is your experience with workplace ergonomics?
- How do you support the return-to-work process for employees recovering from illness or injury?
- What tools or software do you use for record-keeping and reporting?
- How do you handle conflicts or disagreements related to health and safety?
- What motivates you to work in occupational health nursing?