Occupational Health Nurse

Description

• Facilitate regular debriefs and produce a monthly mental health and wellbeing newsletter.
• Participate in quarterly OHN meetups and peer learning sessions.
• Act as Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Lead, coordinating and mentoring the MHFA team.
• Support return-to-work and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with management and trades.
• Deliver weekly site inductions and health & safety briefings.
• Provide clinical guidance to on-site medics and first aiders.
• Organise health-focused events, workshops, and awareness days on site.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records in compliance with GDPR and HSA requirements.
• Provide immediate support following critical incidents, ensuring structured follow-up.
• Lead health campaigns aligned with the HSA’s national health calendar.
• Create and share engaging health communications across site platforms.
• Conduct routine health surveillance (BP, BMI, blood sugar, etc.) in line with HSA guidelines.
• Work closely with EHS teams and trade representatives to strengthen our holistic safety culture.
• Promote access to external support services and wellbeing charities.
• Manage the on-site Health & Wellbeing Cabin as a confidential, supportive space.
• Provide compassionate, approachable support for employees experiencing mental health challenges.

Requirements

We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to join our site team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of our workforce. The successful candidate will lead onsite health initiatives, ensure compliance with Irish health and safety standards, and champion a culture of care, resilience, and wellbeing.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational health—ideally within construction or industrial environments.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification (mandatory).
• Recognised Occupational Health Nursing qualification (preferred).
• Strong clinical and emergency response abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMBI registration.
• Proven leadership in mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

2. Strategic Health Promotion

1. Health & Wellbeing Services

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance