Occupational Health Nurse

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign, a leading supplier of chicken products in South Africa, is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for its Hartbeespoort operations. The successful candidate will oversee clinic operations, conduct medicals, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Ideal applicants will possess relevant nursing qualifications and experience in Occupational Health, with a focus on safety and worker well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires B.Cur or Diploma in Nursing and registration with SANC.
• Three years’ experience in an Occupational Health environment preferred.
• Registration with SASOHN mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to legal requirements for clinic operations.
• Conduct pre-employment and periodic medicals.
• Facilitate accident investigations.

Skills

Building Working Relationships

Adaptability

Managing Conflict

Quality Orientation

Stress Tolerance

Safety Awareness

Good Planning

Emotional Intelligence

Strong Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

B.Cur or Diploma in Nursing

Diploma in Occupational Health

Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry

Job description

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Job Description

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Occupational Health Nurse for its Hartbeespoort operations in the Commercial division. This position reports to Senior Occupational Health Nurse and holds the TASK Grade T10. The ideal candidate will be in possession of a B.Cur or a Diploma in Nursing, current registration as a Registered Nurse with SANC, registration with SASOHN, a Diploma in Occupational Health, a Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry and three years’ experience in an Occupational Health environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all legal requirements for the operation of the Clinic.
• Maintain a schedule for periodic medicals to be performed.
• Conduct pre-employment, periodic and exit medicals in accordance with the SOP's.
• Maintain the COID claims register and related documentation.
• Facilitate and conduct accident investigations and propose mitigation measures.
• Identify and report on health matters, incidents, accidents and trends.
• Coach employees on basic PPE and Food Safety Awareness.
• Equip the clinic to deal with all foreseeable medical emergencies.
• 100% accurate completion of all Clinic records Maintain professional working relationships.
  
  

Qualifications

• Building Working Relationships.
• Adaptability.
• Managing Conflict.
• Quality Orientation.
• Stress tolerance.
• Safety Awareness.
• Good planning, organizing & follow up skills.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Professional approach.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer literacy at intermediate level.
  
  

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

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