Staff Nurse (Textile Industry)

Department: Health & Safety / Staff Nurse in the textiles industry

Reports To: Medical Officer / HR Manager

To provide medical care, first aid, health education, and preventive healthcare services to employees within the textile manufacturing facility, ensuring a healthy and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care & First Aid :

• Provide immediate first aid and emergency care to employees in case of accidents, injuries, or sudden illness at the workplace.
• Assist in arranging transportation to hospitals when required.
• Administer prescribed medicines and maintain stock of essential drugs and medical supplies.
• Monitor chronic illness cases among employees (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, asthma) and provide routine follow-ups.

2. Occupational Health & Safety :

• Conduct regular health check-ups and maintain employee health records.
• Support in health surveillance programs related to occupational hazards (e.g., dust, noise, chemicals).
• Participate in safety audits and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Report work place injuries, illnesses, and near-miss incidents as per statutory and company requirements.

3. Health Education & Awareness:

• Conduct health awareness sessions on topics such as personal hygiene, ergonomics, stress management, and first aid.
• Promote preventive health programs such as vaccination drives, eye check-ups, and periodic medical examinations.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain medical records, accident reports, and stock registers accurately.
• Submit periodic health and safety reports to the HR Manager.

5. Coordination & Support :

• Support HR in medical fitness assessments during recruitment and annual check-ups.
• Collaborate with the safety officer on accident prevention initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma(GNM,ANM) or B.Sc. in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) under the State Nursing Council.
• Experience : 1–3 years (preferably in industrial or occupational health settings).
• Knowledge of first aid, emergency care, and occupational health practices is essential.

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong clinical and first aid skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Record-keeping and report-writing proficiency.
• Empathy, patience, and confidentiality in handling employee health concerns.
• Familiarity with occupational safety laws and factory medical compliance.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person