Occupational Nurse
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted:
14 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
11 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.