Occupational Health Nurse

Eskort; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare company in Heidelberg is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to provide essential workplace health services and ensure compliance with occupational health legislation. Responsibilities include conducting medical surveillance, managing injuries, and promoting employee health and well-being. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Nursing and relevant qualifications, and have 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Nursing. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to positively impact employee health outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years in Occupational Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council required.
• Dispensing Licence is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Conduct baseline, periodic, and exit medical checks for staff.
• Monitor work processes and evaluate health risks.
• Ensure a continuous supply of medical supplies and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Ethical conduct

Ability to operate independently

Ausbildung

Diploma in Nursing

Occupational Health Nursing Qualification

Course in Dispensing Audiometry

Jobbeschreibung

We have an exciting opportunity at our Heidelberg Factory for an Occupational Health Nurse. The Occupational Health Nurse provides workplace health services and compliance support through medical surveillance, injury management, health promotion and statutory reporting. The role ensures that the manufacturing site meets applicable South African occupational health legislation and supports the well‑being and productivity of employees.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing
  Occupational Health Nursing Qualification
• Course in Dispensing Audiometry

Experience

• 3‑5 years in Occupational Nursing

Knowledge

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Dispensing Licence
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Report Writing
• Medical screening & surveillance
• Emergency response
• Case management & return‑to‑work coordination
• Infection control & vaccination programs
• Documentation & POPIA‑aligned confidentiality
• Understanding of occupational hygiene exposure routes

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder coordination (Safety, HR, OHS Committee)
• Communication & counselling skills
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Ability to operate independently on a site

Provision Medical Surveillance Services

• Conduct baseline pre‑employment, periodic, exit medical checks for staff.
• Assist the doctor with medicals and weekly clinic visits.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases to the compensation commissioner.
• Medical records should be recorded and signed off.
• Ensure accurate documentation to enable logical weekly and monthly statistical analysis.
• Compile stats according to the company requirements.

Determination of Health Control Measures

• Monitor work processes and health risk.
• Evaluate occupational hygiene surveys as well as health trends and provide recommendations regarding the control of health and safety risk exposure.
• Monitor compliance with recommendations on first aid and emergency preparedness procedures.

Coordinating and Maintaining Health Services

• Ensure a continuous supply and availability of supplies, equipment and medication.
• Ensure compliance and incorporating relevant legislation into health service provision.
• Compile and maintain database of medical records for employees.

Provision of Primary Health Service & Coordinating Health Promotion Drives Including Awareness and Education

• Treat minor ailments and injuries and refer when necessary.
• Provide care and support for certain diseases.
• Monitor chronic conditions impacting workers’ ability to perform their duties.
• Stabilise emergency case and refer.
• Ensure health promotion is done in order to prevent disease and change behaviour.
• Provide awareness and education.
• Do monthly walkabout with safety department.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 2 weeks after the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1