Assistant Occupational Health Nurse

Tongaat; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care and manage occupational health services. The role involves administrative duties, supporting the Occupational Health Nurse, and coordinating medical screenings. Registration with the South African Nursing Council and relevant experience are essential for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry, and Vision Screening are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care.
• Assist the Occupational Health Nurse in diagnosing and treating patients.
• Conduct annual medicals and respond to medical emergencies.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Occupational Health Diploma

Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• To provide high-quality patient care within the Occupational Health Facility.

Undertake occupational health administration and reception duties.

To maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with professional codes and statutes.

Strong admin and organizational skills & preparation of monthly reports, updating of employee files, creating orders and other Adhoc clinic administrative duties.

To use Primary Health Care to promote health at all levels of the operation.

To assist the OHN to diagnose and treat patients.

Dispense medication to patients according to the Medicine and Substance related Act of 1965.

Coordination & conducting of annual medicals under the guidance of the OHN, e.g., occupational screenings such as Vision Screening, Spirometry and Audiometry testing.

To inform the Occupational Health Nurse if she has identified any health deviations in employee’s medical assessments.

Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.

Monthly inspections of the first aid boxes.

Collection of samples for Biological monitoring, e.g., Urine and Blood to be sent through to the Laboratory for analysis.

Assist the Occupational Medical Practitioner when he is on site.

To support the OHN in the efficient running of the Occupational Health Facility.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Occupational Health Diploma will be advantageous.

Minimum of three years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing

Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential.

Valid Dispensing license.

Strong admin background and proficient in the use of a computer to compile reports, create orders & update stats (MS Office proficiency).

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