Occupational Health Nurse

Route Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Cape Town is seeking a registered Nurse to conduct medical assessments and manage health programs. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with health regulations, assess fitness for duty, and promote employee health and safety. Minimum qualifications include registration with SANC, an additional qualification in Occupational Health, and relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to support a chronic disease program and assist with workplace health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current registered Nurse with the SANC.
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
• Basic computer skills and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-placement medical exams in compliance with regulations.
• Provide medical assessment to determine fitness for duty.
• Manage stock control for medical supplies.

Skills

Nursing competence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to commute

Education

Registered Nurse with SANC

Qualification in Occupational Health

HIV/AIDS certificate

Qualifications in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening

Job description

Job Description

• Conduct pre-placement medical exams in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct exit medicals in compliance with regulation.
• Conduct and review health risk assessments annually or as required.
• Provide medical assessment to determine fitness for duty.
• Maintaining and assisting with the management of the Company chronic disease program
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty (IOD) and occupational diseases to the Compensation Commissioner.
• File and maintain legally required documents (soft and hard copies)
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Compile necessary clinic management reports.
• Promote employee health and safety through an Employee Health Program encompassing disease detection, prevention, treatment, and safety promotion.
• Assess and manage disability cases.
• Manage stock control for medical supplies.
• Manage company clinic licensing and first aid supplies.
• Educate first aiders on emergency and waste disposal.
• Organize annual employee auditory screenings.
• Providing findings for drug test screening as part of pre-employment medical clearance qualification status

Requirements

• The candidate must be a current registered Nurse with the SANC.
• Additional qualification in Occupational Health required.
• Minimum 2 Years relevant work experience
• Additional qualification in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening and dispensing
• HIV / AIDS certificate
• Basic computer skills,
• Valid Driver's license and own reliable transport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to Commute :