Occupational Health Nurse

Posted:
9/2/2024, 4:38:51 AM

Location(s):
Leinster, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  

The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) .

BACKGROUND: 

BMS provides a full range of OH services including, but not limited to pre-placement exams; health surveillance; fitness for duty; absence management; emergency response; medico-legal support and disability case management; international business travel preparation & support.

Job Purpose

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is responsible for providing Occupational Health Services (OHS) at Cruiserath, Ireland. In this position the OHN must provide clinical, case management and administrative services. The program is expected to comply with BMS Corporate Standards and Directives as well as national, regional and European occupational health and safety regulations and laws. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The position will report directly to the Associate Director, EU Occupational Health (or their delegate). Currently the onsite OH team comprises of a full time OHN and a part-time OH Physician.

The OHN is expected to work closely with the EHSS, HR/ People Services team, with the global OH team members and the global wellbeing lead and other stakeholders.

Key accountabilities for the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), include:

  • Provide clinical services such as medical screening and surveillance (includes phlebotomy); injury/illness care and vaccinations. 
  • Carry out risk assessment such as ergonomic, pregnancy, return to work assessments.
  • Maintain compliance with all national legislative requirements and BMS occupational health and safety policies and standards.
  • Collaborate with management, OH, EHSS, HR and other teams to develop and implement occupational health and safety processes, policies and guidance documents.
  • Support return to work / Absence management occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses and short- and long-term absence.
  • Develop and participate in the promotion of site-based health and wellness programs.
  • Maintain professional qualifications up to date.
  • Provide training/ educational programs.

Education (Essential)

  • Registered Nurse (RN or equivalent)
  • Post Graduate Qualification in Occupational Health

Professional Experience

  • 1-3 years of working experience in Occupational Health
  • Experience in employee health service delivery

Competencies:

  • Excellent communication and teamworking skills
  • CPR/AED certified (preferred)
  • High degree of thoroughness, accuracy and judgment
  • Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office suite recommended
  • Experience of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (preferred)

Why you should apply

  • You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
  • You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
  • You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym

#LI-Onsite

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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