Occupational Health Nurse

LIFE Healthcare Group; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mbombela is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to deliver quality healthcare services, execute health assessments, and implement occupational health programmes. The successful candidate must be a registered Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with SANC, possess multiple valid health certificates, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and teamwork capabilities. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on both physical and psychological employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with SANC.
• Valid certificates in relevant health assessments.
• Experience in delivering quality healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Occupational Health medical examinations.
• Plan and implement Occupational Health programmes.
• Establish physical and psychosocial wellbeing of workers.

Skills

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner registration

Customer orientation

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Valid certificates in dispensing, audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening

Certificate in BLS

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Mbombela Position Occupational Health Nurse Introduction

Exciting opportunity exists for Occupational Health Nurse, based at Life Health Solutions Mbombela. The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours a week, split between 2 clinics (Monday to Friday). Responsible for the rendering of a quality Occupational Health service, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds customers’ expectations and requirements. This position reports to the responsible Business Manager.

Critical Outputs

• Occupational Health medical examinations as per legal & client requirements.
• Occupational Health programme planning and implementation as agreed with the client.
• Occupational Health Service to establish the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of the worker in a safe working environment.
• Participate in health risk assessment review with OMP.
• Implementation of occupational health activities in line with the approved year plan.
• Trending & comparisons of employee’s health status on a year-to-year basis.
• Providing information the Client/s can utilize to eliminate, control and minimize health risks and hazards to which the employees are, or may be exposed.
• Medicines control as per legal and Life standards and requirements.
• Implementation of Quality processes as per legal and Life standards and requirements, in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
• Working effectively within a budget.
• Delivering high quality healthcare services.
• Meeting administration needs timeously.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Health Solutions and the client/s.
• Monthly clinic reporting and client related administration.
• Checking of first aid boxes.
• Overtime may be required from time to time, will be discussed and agreed upfront.
• Attending scheduled training and meetings as required.

Requirements

• The candidates must be registered as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with SANC.
• Valid certificates in dispensing, audiometry, spirometry and vision screening.
• A valid certificate in BLS (preferred).
• Candidates who are results orientated, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs and reduce costs, will be most suitable for this position.
• Customer orientation, focus and teamwork complete the profile.
• Computer literacy (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook).
• Own transport and housing will be required.

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Teamwork.
• Influencing skills.
• Business insight.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Drive and energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Building relationships & networking.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Motivating and developing people.

Contact

Annaline Naude

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.