Occupational health nursing skills and role development
Understand the role of occupational health nurses, who are registered nurses with a range of different skills and experience. Learn more about the role development and guidance on educating occupational health nurses.
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Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- overview of the role of an occupational health nurse and what it incorporates
- how the role has developed over the years
- information on training and educating occupational health nurses
- experience considered beneficial when considering a career in this area
- information on specialist occupational health nurses
- clinical issues, including: assessment on fitness to drive, supporting people in work with health conditions and sickness absence, immunisation, medicines management, statutory medical examinations, work and health.
Resource last reviewed
24 Jul 2024
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