Occupational Health Nurse

JorDan HR; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to enhance employee wellness and safety on site. Responsibilities include health assessments, training programs, and managing health-related issues. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience. This is a 5-month contract position based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience in an Industrial working environment as Occupational Health Nurse.
• Registered with SA Nurses council; Indemnity to practice with SASOHN and SA Nursing council.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of employees as per legal and company job specifications.
• Conduct wellness education / awareness training programmes.
• Counsel employees on substance abuse and violence.
• Advise employees on Health and Safety related issues.
• Conduct drug tests and fit for work assessments.
• Provide basic accident treatment and communicate with HR.

Skills

Environmental Safety

Lotus Notes

ITIL

E-Commerce

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Registered Nurse / Dip in Occupational Health

Audiometry Certification

Spirometry Certification

Dispensary Certification

Job description

One of our leading FMCG company based in Port Elizabeth is in need of a experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join their team with the potential of working for them on a 5 Months Contract based on performance and mutual fit.

Key Performances for the role :

• The Occupational Health Nurse will contribute to the overall wellness and safety of all employees of the client by acting as a support to the HSE team in ensuring that systems and programs promote the Safety and Health of our employees on site and the Environment.
• The Occupational Health Nurse will report to the HSE Officer.

The requirements for the role :

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Registered Nurse / Dip in Occupational Health
• Registered with SA Nurses counsel; Indemnity to practice with SASOHN and SA Nursing counsel. Indemnification against any nursing malpractice ;
• 2 to 5 years experience in an Industrial working environment in the capacity as Occupational Health Nurse.
• Audiometry Certification
• Spirometry Certification
• Dispensary Certification

Duties :

• Assesses health status of employees as per legal and company job specifications.
• Conducts / Facilitates wellness education / awareness training programmes.
• Counsels employees on alcoholism drugs and substance abuse violence etc.
• Advice and guidance all employees on Health and Safety related issues.
• Conduct drug test and fit for work assessments.
• Provide basic accident treatment and cover and communicate with HR relevant agencies.
• Co-ordinates employees assistance programmes (EAP).
• Monitors employees with potentially and chronic illnesses.
• Audiometric testing as per legislation.
• Compiles and or circulates health care information.
• Maintains departmental first aid boxes in terms of the General Health and Safety Regulations.
• Maintains employees health care

Should you wish to be considered for this role please submit your CV to : emailprotected

Key Skills

Environmental Safety,Lotus Notes,Bank Reconciliation,ITIL,E-Commerce

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1