Occupational Health Care Nurse

Executive Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Care Nurse. The successful candidate will manage an occupational health clinic and perform health assessments. Candidates must hold a Nursing Diploma/Degree, have an Occupational Health Nurse qualification, and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years relevant work experience in occupational health.
• Certified qualification in Spirometry, Audiometry, and Visual screening.
• Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities of an occupational health clinic.
• Conduct health risk assessments and perform medical surveillance.
• Compile necessary clinic management reports.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organisation and planning skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure without supervision

Attention to detail and accuracy

Time management skills

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Occupational Health Nurse qualification

PHC qualification/experience

HIV/AIDS certificate

Registration with SANC/SASOHN

Job description

The Group has a vacancy for an experienced, professional and dedicated Occupational Health Care Nurse to join the team. This position is situated at the Elandsfontein branch in Rustivia, Germiston. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Human Capital.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 80% Occupational healthcare and 20% Primary healthcare
• Manage the administrative and operational activities of the primary health care and occupational health care clinic to ensure a quality, legally compliant, efficient, and effective service delivery
• Conduct and review health risk assessments annually or as required
• Perform and monitor medical and biological surveillance within the prescribed Company protocols
• Maintaining and assisting with the management of the Company chronic disease program
• Maintain statutory and internal company procedures and programs
• Keep record of all activities conducted
• File and maintain legally required documents (soft and hard copies)
• Oversee and assist with maintenance of the clinic equipment
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Compile necessary clinic management reports
• Planning and administration of the Occupational Health Service

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Nursing Diploma/Degree
• Occupational Health Nurse qualification recognised by South African Medical Council (South African Nursing council)
• PHC qualification/experience
• Spirometry, Audiometry and Visual screening (certified qualification should be a must)
• HIV/AIDS certificate
• Registration with SANC/SASOHN
• 3 - 5 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge of drivers medical
• Experience in the treatment of Injuries on Duty
• Dispensing license a must
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure without supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Time management skills
• Excellent standards in execution

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

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