Occupational Health Nurse
Based at Spanish Town Road, Kingston location
General Description of the role
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) delivers and coordinates occupational health services for employees and contributes to the rollout of health initiatives throughout the organization. This role also involves helping to design and implement wellness programs that foster both physical and mental well-being in the workplace. Additionally, the OHN assists the Health and Welfare Manager with all aspects of patient care, including clinic operations and medical supplies inventory management.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
The incumbent will be performing the following activities:
- Administer immediate medical care and first aid to employees who are injured or become ill at work
- Supervise nursing services provided by the Health Clinic, including supporting employees returning from medical leave
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for all employees, ensuring compliance with privacy laws
- Develop and manage the duty roster for Industrial Health Clinic staff and monitor adherence to assigned duties
- Coordinate, schedule and conduct periodic medical examinations for employees
- Conduct health assessments and screenings to identify potential health risks and hazards in the workplace
- Counsel and advise employees on health and psychosocial issues, guiding them in the effective use of health and wellness resources
- Collaborate with external healthcare providers and specialists to ensure employees receive appropriate medical care and treatment
- Perform stock-taking and reorder drugs and supplies as needed, ensuring safe storage, rotation, and disposal
- Inspect plant sites and canteen regularly to identify health-related factors affecting the work environment and recommend corrective actions
- Check the ambulance daily to confirm it is fully stocked and operational and report any issues to General Services to ensure its availability at all times
- Serve as a member of the organization’s health and safety committee
- Assist with organizing and conduct training sessions, health education programs, and wellness fairs for employees and emergency response teams.
Required Education, Experience and Competencies
- Must be a Registered Nurse
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Three (3) years’ experience in general nursing with at least 2 years of occupational health nursing experience (preferred)
- Possession of a valid Basic Life Support Certificate
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees, management, and external stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Good research, documentation and records keeping skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to interview and counsel employees, particularly in regard to health and wellness issues
- Ability to provide provisional diagnosis and make decisions in emergencies
- Knowledge of emergency response and first aid procedures
- Must keep up to date with current nursing practices and ethical codes
- Proficient in using MS Office applications
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.