Lily hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees within the workplace. You will be responsible for providing a range of occupational health services, including injury and illness prevention, health promotion, and employee education. Additionally, you will collaborate with management and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement programs that support a culture of safety and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Conducting health assessments and screenings to identify and mitigate occupational health risks.
• Providing first aid and emergency care for work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Developing and implementing workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conducting ergonomic assessments and recommending adjustments to workstations or processes to prevent injuries.
• Administering immunizations and conducting health surveillance programs as needed.
• Providing health education and counseling to employees on topics such as nutrition, stress management, and injury prevention.
• Collaborating with HR, safety officers, and other stakeholders to investigate workplace incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential health records for all employees.
• Keeping abreast of relevant occupational health regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements and Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN)
• 1 – 2 years of experience working as a nurse in an occupational health setting.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including electronic health record systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary

• Salary in line with Industry’s standard

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2024.