Occupational Health Nurse

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Department: Administration
Unit: Health and Safety
Effective Start Date: 1 April 2026
Reports to: Health and Safety Manager/Company Doctor
Location: Onsite at HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd, Adeiso, E/R.

Job Purpose

Support the Company Doctor and Health and Safety Manager in delivering proactive, compliant, high-quality occupational health services that safeguard employee wellbeing, promote workplace safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize health-related operational disruptions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assess, treat, and document workplace injuries and illnesses within scope of practice and in accordance with established clinical nursing standards.
• Provide first aid, emergency response, and stabilization before referral where necessary.
• Coordinate referrals to external healthcare providers and follow up on treatment outcomes.
• Manage occupational injury and illness cases to support appropriate care, timely recovery, and safe return to work.
• Monitor and document return-to-work (RTW) programs in line with company policy.
• Liaise with supervisors and HR to implement suitable work modifications where required.
• Maintain accurate medical records, reports, and employee medical files with strict confidentiality.
• Manage excuse-duty data and record information in SMART Software within 24 hours of receipt.
• Support the Company Doctor with pre-employment and periodic medical examinations.
• Verify that employees meet the medical and physical fitness requirements for assigned roles.
• Monitor health surveillance programs for high-risk roles, such as food handlers, chemical exposure, and machinery operation.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health programs.
• Support the administration of the Company's Drug-Free Workplace Program, including testing coordination and documentation.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations, contributing medical insight to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with developing and delivering health-related training, such as hygiene, ergonomics, heat stress, infection prevention, and lifestyle diseases.

Clinic and Medical Facility Management

• Ensure medical equipment is functional, calibrated, and properly maintained.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of clinic supplies and medications.
• Inspect and replenish first-aid boxes across departments as required.

Departmental Relations: Works with all departments.

External Relations: Maintains contact with third-party healthcare providers.

Physical Requirements: Walking and sitting.

Equipment and Tools: Computer and other health-related equipment.

Required Education, Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of a Nurse Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Accredited license from the Nurses and Midwifery Council.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a fruit-processing environment.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office suites.
• Demonstrates excellence, integrity, accountability, and a results-oriented approach, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

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