235 Occupational Health jobs in Ireland

Occupational Health Nurse – Construction Site

Location:
Leinster

Employment Type:
Full-time Contract

We're looking for a dedicated and proactive
Occupational Health Nurse (OHN)
to join our construction 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health & Wellbeing Services

• Deliver weekly site inductions and health & safety briefings.
• Manage the on-site Health & Wellbeing Cabin as a confidential, supportive space.
• Conduct routine health surveillance (BP, BMI, blood sugar, etc.) in line with HSA guidelines.
• Provide compassionate, approachable support for employees experiencing mental health challenges.

2. Strategic Health Promotion

• Create and share engaging health communications across site platforms.
• Lead health campaigns aligned with the HSA's national health calendar.
• Organise health-focused events, workshops, and awareness days on site.

3. Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Provide clinical guidance to on-site medics and first aiders.
• Support return-to-work and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with management and trades.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records in compliance with GDPR and HSA requirements.

4. Mental Health Leadership

• Provide immediate support following critical incidents, ensuring structured follow-up.
• Act as
  Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Lead
  , coordinating and mentoring the MHFA team.
• Facilitate regular debriefs and produce a monthly mental health and wellbeing newsletter.

5. Community & Culture Building

• Participate in quarterly OHN meetups and peer learning sessions.
• Promote access to external support services and wellbeing charities.
• Work closely with EHS teams and trade representatives to strengthen our holistic safety culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered General Nurse (
  RGN
  ) with current
  NMBI registration
  .
• Recognised
  Occupational Health Nursing qualification
  (preferred).
• Minimum
  2 years' experience
  in occupational health—ideally within construction or industrial environments.
• Safe Pass
  and
  Manual Handling
  certification (mandatory).

Key Skills

• Strong clinical and emergency response abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership in mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

If you're passionate about
supporting people, promoting wellbeing
, and ensuring a safe, healthy work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now
or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Overview
PM Group's OTS (Outsourced Technical Services) Department are currently seeking to recruit an Occupational Health Nurse to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers on a large construction site. The OHN will play a key role in delivering proactive occupational health services, ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and resilience.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Wellbeing Services

• Deliver weekly site inductions, including health and safety briefings.
• Manage the Health & Wellbeing Cabin as a confidential and supportive space.
• Conduct routine health surveillance (e.g., Blood Pressure, BMI, Blood Sugar) in line with HSA guidelines.
• Provide approachable, empathetic support for mental health concerns.

Strategic Health Promotion

• Develop and distribute health communications across site platforms.
• Lead health promotion campaigns aligned with the HSA's national health calendar.
• Organise on-site health events, workshops, and awareness days.

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Provide clinical supervision to on-site medics and first aiders.
• Liaise with management and trades to support return-to-work and rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records in compliance with GDPR and HSA standards.

Mental Health Leadership

• Respond to critical incidents with immediate support and structured follow-up.
• Act as Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Lead, mentoring and coordinating the MHFA team.
• Facilitate regular debriefs and produce a monthly mental health newsletter.

Community & Culture Building

• Participate in quarterly OHN meetups and peer learning sessions.
• Promote access to external support services and charities.
• Collaborate with EHS teams and trade representatives to promote a holistic safety culture.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with NMBI registration.
• Recognised Occupational Health Nursing qualification (prefered).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in occupational health, ideally in construction or industrial settings.
• Up-to-date Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification (mandatory).

Skills:

• Strong clinical and emergency response capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership in mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Vacancy Number: 27431

Category: Safety / Health / Environment

Job Type: Full-time

Position description

The Occupational Health department is an integral part of our Health and Wellbeing Service which forms part of a centralised Health, Safety and Environment (SHE) Function. The primary objective of the ESB Health and Wellbeing service is to support our staff in their own effective management of their health and wellbeing to enable them to be productive, motivated, and engaged in both their working and personal lives.

ESB operates a dedicated Occupational Health department for the company which supports the organisation in the provision of advice and support both to management and to staff through proactive and remedial health support. Services include Absence Management Support, Pre-employment Screening, Health Assessments and Health surveillance programmes as well as a range of other general health promotion activities.

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) providing the service will need to be competent, motivated, professionally decisive, and confident with excellent communication and team working skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Absence Management - proactively manage short- and long-term absenteeism and lost time injuries, using clinical decision-making to support case resolution
• Pre-Employment Screening - ensure medical fitness of potential employees through examinations and desk-based assessments
• Case Management Support - provide guidance to line managers and HR on individual health cases and facilitate case management meetings
• Health Surveillance Programmes - implement and deliver monitoring programmes such as audiometry, lead exposure, and Hepatitis B
• Vaccination & Health Promotion - coordinate and support vaccination drives and other health promotion initiatives
• Service Development & Education - promote the Occupational Health service, contribute to departmental projects, and stay current with best practices
• Confidentiality & Compliance - maintain GDPR compliance and uphold medical confidentiality standards

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with a Higher Diploma or Master's in Occupational Health, Safety & Hygiene (or equivalent)
• Current NMBI registration
• 3+ years' experience in Occupational Health Nursing, including case management, audiometry, and health surveillance
• Strong interpersonal & collaborative skills as an effective communicator across all levels, with proven ability to influence and work cross-functionally
• Skilled in problem-solving and clinical judgment, with clear escalation protocols
• Proficient in IT systems and computer literacy

Desirable

• Commitment to continuous improvement to actively support change initiatives and process enhancements within the organisation
• Certified clinical skills for certifications in Industrial Audiometry, Spirometry, Phlebotomy, Manual Handling, Occupational First Aid, and Chain of Custody

Location

The role is based in the Mews, 40 Stephens Place, Dublin 2 D02 C825.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

This role reports to the Occupational Health Manager.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future

• Career development through mentoring and training

• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

• Sports and Social Clubs

• Networking opportunities

• Credit Union

• Generous Pension

• Access to staff well-being programmes

• Generous parental leave entitlements

• Strong values-based and inclusive culture

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€48,100 - €6,600 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

15th October 2025

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

Occupational Health Nurse - UPMC Kilkenny

Location: Aut Even Hospital - Kilkenny

Job type: Permanent Part Time

Overview of role:

To support the staff health and safety programme, UPMC Aut Even are looking for a dynamic candidate for the role of Occupational Health Nurse (OHN). The OHN will have day-to-day responsibility for nurse lead pre-employment medicals, health surveillance, immunisations, and health promotion initiatives. They also work collaboratively with Occupational Physicians managing pre-employment healthcare screening and fitness to work reviews. The position holder will also develop and lead a company Wellbeing Programme. This position is part-time, permanent and is based on-site at UPMC Aut Even Hospital.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Manage the occupational health service for UPMC Aut Even employees to a high professional standard using an evidence-based approach and strategic planning.
• Review Pre-Employment Medical Reports and liaise with occupational physicians on any follow up requirements.
• Carry out health assessments of employees to ascertain their fitness, advise on adaptations, identify higher risk individuals and those who will be working with occupational hazards providing a plan of care considering the individual needs and their roles and responsibilities within their roles.
• Provide advice and management on any adaptations that may be required based on the risk assessment provided.
• Identify higher risk individuals who may be more vulnerable to occupational health hazards, such as pregnant staff, and carry out risk assessment, providing recommendations incorporating legislative guidelines.
• Maintaining a high standard of recording of assessments and treatments including outcomes in complete confidence. Maintaining accurate departmental manual and computerized records.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and legislation.
• Liaise with the Director of Nursing, Infection Control, Quality Manager, and other Managers where necessary to ensure a high standard of occupational health care for staff at all times.

Organisational / Advisory

• Ensuring the health and safety policy is adhered to.
• Ensure that procedures are in place for keeping records of all referrals to occupational health issues.
• Ensure professional standards in respect of confidentiality and security are observed.

Education and Training

• Participate in the identification, development, and delivery of induction programmes to health service employees.
• Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate.
• With appropriate functions, develop and implement employee health & well-being programmes.
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programmes appropriate to OHS.

Health & Safety

• Provide input into the development and evaluation of health & safety procedures, emergency procedures to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control.
• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms / clinical risk reporting.
• Adhere to department policies for the maintenance and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be registered in the General division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• A minimum of five years of practical experience, three of which are in occupational health.
• Post-graduate qualification in occupational health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development, training, and research.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation
- Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition
- Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities
- Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.

Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.

Occupational Health Nurse:

A FULL TIME OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE POSITION

Dublin City – Hybrid Working

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time – 39 hours a week – hybrid

Location: Dublin City Centre

Cognate Health is a market leader in Occupational Health and Wellness Solutions. Cognate Health partners with its clients to enhance the health and wellbeing of their employees, improving organisational performance.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Cognate Health Team. This role has a huge opportunity to impact the culture and working practice of a dynamic and growing company.

This role is a Full Time Occupational Health Nurse

This role will be based in Dublin City Centre

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Paid Maternity Leave

· 25 days annual leave

· Income protection and life assurance cover

· Pension scheme

· Contribution to health insurance cover

· Bike to Work Scheme

· Continuing professional development & allowance

· Career progression

The main elements of this role include:

· Case management,

· Workplace assessment,

· Health surveillance

· Identifying and preventing work-related health problems

· Workforce and workplace monitoring and health needs assessments

· Health promotion

· Education and training

· Risk assessment and risk management

· Return to work management

Education/Experience:

The ideal candidates will:

· Hold a general Nurse qualification

· Hold full An Bord Altranais registration

· Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Health or be studying same

· Have some experience of working in a similar role

· Have experience in Case Management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: In person

Here's what you can expect from us:

When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to our business and our employees. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, commitment to diversity and inclusion along with our safety-first culture helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to the development of our employees, so that they can reach their career goals.

What you can expect in a typical day:

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for advising on occupational health issues and providing emergency medical treatment to employees at Whitegate Refinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete health surveillance assessments ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Occupational Health Regulations and best practice.
• Assist in physical examinations and health evaluations for potential applicants.
• Provide case management for injuries/illnesses to ensure employees receive appropriate care to minimize time away from work.
• Co-ordinate weekly clinics with the Company Doctor.
• Administer emergency medical treatment in the case of accident or illness on company premises.
• Manage work related incidents/accidents.
• Plan and execute health and wellbeing programmes.
• Responsible for maintaining medical stock and inventory at the required level.
• Manage on-site vaccination programmes
• Liaise with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Certifications in Irish Heart Foundation BLS Healthcare Provider or PHECC First Aid Responder.
• Competent in Phlebotomy.
• Competent in Audiometry and Spirometry an advantage.
• You will need to be motivated, professionally decisive with strong interpersonal listening skills.
• Strong team member with proven ability to establish and maintain effective people relationships.

Education and experience:

• Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses with An Bord Altrana is a requirement.
• Qualification in Occupational Health or in the process of completing a qualification is an advantage.
• Post registration experience in industry preferable.

Application Process
:

Please email your CV to
Rionna.O'
by close of business Tuesday 28th October 2025.

Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.

Reference

SE25OHP

Category

Medical and Dental

Grade

Occupational Health Physician 1961

Advertisement source

HSE

Advertisement Type

External

Important Information

This job is in the HSE.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Waterford
• Tipperary (South)
• Kilkenny
• Carlow
• Wexford

Location

Posts are currently available within the Workplace Health & Wellbeing Unit across Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford and South Tipperary:

• Posts can be filled on a full time basis or a mixture of hours and locations for the suitable candidate(s) will be considered

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the grade of Occupational Health Physician, HSE Dublin & South East from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Recruiter

HSE Dublin and South East: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, part of South Dublin

Contract type

• Permanent Part-time
• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge and experience of European and International practice in Occupational Medicine, as relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of leadership experience in the specialist area of Occupational Medicine, as relevant to the role

Closing date

23/09/ :00:00

Proposed interview date

Due to the urgent requirement of this post, interviews will take place as soon as possible once the closing date has passed.

Informal enquiries

Dr Grant Jeffrey, Director, Workplace Health and Wellbeing

Email:

External link

We are currently recruiting an Occupational Health Nurse for a growing team on behalf of one of Irelands leading Occupational Health Providers based in Clondalkin, Dublin .

This is a Full Time Permanent position working 39 hours per week Monday Friday during office hours in a pharmaceutical setting.

You will work in a Big team .

Hourly rate is between 28 to 32 per hour depending on experience. There is no option to work from home.

Requirements:

• NMBI Registration
• Have a recognised Occupational Health qualification Essential
• Ability to work as part of a growing team
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• 5% Pension Contribution
• Health Insurance contribution
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Income protection and life assurance cover
• Continuing professional development allowance
• Bike to work scheme
• 10 Days Sick Leave per annum
• Death in service 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career Progression
• Training provided

This Healthcare organizations  are an approved supplier to provide International Nurses and Midwifes from the Non-EU and EU countries to the Health Service Executive (HSE) Hospitals and sites in Ireland.

If you are considering other overseas opportunities, look no further! We provide leading acute, emergency and community healthcare services all across Ireland. As a public funded health service the HSE has the latest in technology and leads in best practice

- NMBI Decision Letter

- Passed OET/ IELTS

- Minimum of 2 years experience