There are a lot of jobs that a nurse can do, and a lot of places that they are needed. One of these are the businesses and companies who have large number of employees. They needed nurses to help employees with their health and wellness, that in return will be helpful in terms of employee productivity.

Occupational health nurses play a significant role in maintaining and promoting the health and well-being of the employees within a company. But off course these roles will also based on what the job description that the nurse signed during the job contract signing in that particular company.

Below are several key functions that shows the importance of an occupational health nurse:

• Health Promotion: It simply means to help people improve the status of their health. Occupational health nurses develop and implement health and wellness promotion initiatives to improve employee well-being and prevent the occurrence of illnesses.
• Risk Assessment: They perform or conduct thorough assessments of the workplace to identify the health hazards and risks which can potentially occur, and then collaborate it with the management to intervene with it and implement appropriate control measures.
• Injury Management: In case there are work-related injuries, occupational health nurses can provide prompt care and support.
• Health Education: They deliver educational programs and trainings on topics such as stress management, ergonomics, and general health and safety practices to empower employees to take control over their own well-being.
• Compliance: Occupational health nurses ensure that the company complies with health and safety regulations required by the labor department to reduce the risk and legal issues and promote a safe and productive environment.
• Support for Management: They also provide expert advice and support to management for carrying out health and safety policies, initiatives and procedures.

In summary, occupational health nurses are essential in creating a safe, healthy and productive work environment for employees, and ultimately contribute to the overall sustainability and success of the company or business.