Lead Occupational Health NP – Workplace Wellness & Safety

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to lead health programs at a prominent industrial facility in Queenstown, SA. The role focuses on medical evaluations, injury management, wellness initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

You will drive health promotion, manage claims, and oversee confidential employee health records while collaborating with safety officers to improve workplace health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in Occupational Health or related field.
• Current registration as Professional Nurse Practitioner with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in occupational health nursing or related clinical setting.
• Proven ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of occupational health conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational health principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently and manage clinical operations effectively.
• ALS certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical evaluations (pre-employment, periodic, post-incident).
• Diagnose and treat occupational illnesses/injuries; refer complex cases.
• Develop and implement health and safety programs and wellness initiatives.
• Manage workplace injury claims and coordinate rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health legislation and standards.
• Maintain confidential employee health records.
• Provide emergency medical care and first aid.
• Collaborate with management to mitigate hazards.
• Educate employees on health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Treatment planning

Communication

EHR proficiency

Independent practice

ALS certification (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Nursing, Occupational Health

Professional Nurse Practitioner registered with SANC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to lead health programs at a prominent industrial facility in Queenstown, SA. The role focuses on medical evaluations, injury management, wellness initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

You will drive health promotion, manage claims, and oversee confidential employee health records while collaborating with safety officers to improve workplace health outcomes.