Occupational Nurse

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Occupational Nurse

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Description

• We’re 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

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

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) license.
• B.Sc. Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing certification, or a Public Health qualification is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health regulations, chemical safety protocols, workplace hazard management, and employee wellness practices.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Occupational, Industrial, Clinic, or Factory Nurse within a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant certifications such as BLS, First Aid/CPR, Occupational Health Nursing, HSE Levels 1–3, Factory Medical Response, Fire Safety and Emergency Response; international certifications including NEBOSH, IOSH, ACLS, and ISO 45001 awareness are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports.
• Strong clinical assessment, emergency response, communication, documentation, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Experience in agrochemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, food processing, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling workplace injuries, chemical exposure response, emergency care, and incident reporting.

Benefits

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