Occupational Nurse

Were seeking an Occupational Nurse to promote protect and maintain the health and well-being of employees within a manufacturing and operational environment by providing occupational health services emergency medical response first aid treatment workplace health surveillance and preventive healthcare support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid treatment and immediate medical response for workplace injuries chemical exposure incidents inhalation risks burns cuts and occupational illnesses.
  
• Assess employees health conditions and recommend appropriate medical intervention referrals or emergency escalation where necessary.
  
• Monitor health risks associated with agrochemical manufacturing pesticide exposure hazardous substances and industrial operations.
  
• Manage the company clinic ensuring adequate stocks of medical supplies antidotes first aid kits PPE support items and emergency response equipment.
  
• Conduct routine health screenings pre-employment medical checks periodic medical surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments.
  
• Support health monitoring programs for employees exposed to chemicals fumes dust and other occupational hazards.
  
• Maintain accurate medical records treatment logs incident reports exposure records and confidential employee health documentation.
  
• Participate in investigations involving workplace injuries chemical spills occupational illnesses and health-related safety concerns.
  
• Coordinate employee wellness programs vaccination drives health awareness campaigns and occupational health education sessions.
  
• Collaborate with the HSE team during emergency drills fire drills spill response exercises and workplace safety programs.
  
• Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations factory safety standards statutory medical reporting requirements and environmental management practices.
  
• Liaise with external hospitals clinics laboratories insurance providers regulatory bodies government agencies and external auditors as required.
  
• Promote preventive healthcare practices a proactive safety culture and continuous HSE improvement initiatives.
  
• Track corrective actions arising from audits and inspections and ensure contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements.
  
• Adhere strictly to company policies HSE standards medical ethics confidentiality requirements and safe working practices.
  

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) license.
  
• . Nursing Occupational Health Nursing certification or a Public Health qualification is an advantage.
  
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Occupational Industrial Clinic or Factory Nurse within a manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience in agrochemical pharmaceutical FMCG food processing or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  
• Sound knowledge of occupational health regulations chemical safety protocols workplace hazard management and employee wellness practices.
  
• Demonstrated experience handling workplace injuries chemical exposure response emergency care and incident reporting.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports.
  
• Relevant certifications such as BLS First Aid/CPR Occupational Health Nursing HSE Levels 13 Factory Medical Response Fire Safety and Emergency Response; international certifications including NEBOSH IOSH ACLS and ISO 45001 awareness are advantageous.
  
• Strong clinical assessment emergency response communication documentation teamwork problem-solving and time-management skills.
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
  
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
  
• Comprehensive employee wellness and support programs.
  

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1