Occupational Health Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Secunda is seeking a qualified Occupational Health Nurse to provide quality healthcare services, implement health programs, conduct health examinations, and manage clinic operations. Candidates must be registered with SANC and have competencies in various health assessments. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SANC as an Occupational Health Nurse.
• Must have competency certificates in Audiometry, Lung Function testing, and Vision Screening.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain effective Health programs on-site.
• Conduct regular health examinations and offer emergency treatments.
• Compile and submit accurate monthly reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Good organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse with SANC

Competency in Audiometry

Competency in Lung Function Testing

Competency in Vision Screening - Dispensing

Job description

Overview

A full day vacancy exists for a qualified and experienced Occupational Health Nurse reporting to the Business Manager. The successful candidate will be based at a client site in Secunda, Mpumalanga Province and will be responsible for the rendering of quality Occupational Healthcare Services which are effective, efficient and meet and exceed the client’s expectations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and maintenance of a quality and effective on-site Occupational, Primary Health program
• Conduct examinations and tests, in accordance with an annual Medical Surveillance Matrix, Occupational Health Plan and Program
• Provide effective first line emergency treatment, when required. This includes in-service training of qualified First Aiders and the compiling of a Clinic Emergency Plan
• Work closely with the on-site Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) to facilitate legal and contractual compliance and client satisfaction
• Identify, refer and follow up employees with abnormal test results or identified illnesses or injuries
• Provide feedback regarding fitness to work and alternative placement, when required
• Assist the OMP with trending of medical surveillance results to identify areas of concern requiring intervention and corrective measures
• Provide information regarding proposed control and corrective measures to reduce identified occupational health risks and hazards
• Assist the OMP with scheduled walkthrough Occupational Health Risk Assessments and feedback reports to the Client
• Implement and maintain a chronic illness monitoring program
• Assist the Client with ability to work assessments, when required
• Compile and submit accurate and professional monthly reports on the required dates and formats
• Assist the Client with overall improvement of employee wellness through clinic consultations and monthly health awareness programs
• Ensure clinic stock is ordered on time in accordance with the monthly budget, minimum and maximum stock levels
• Assist with quarterly stock takes
• Ensure compliance with professional, clinical, ethical, quality standards, policies and procedures
• Participate in Life Health Solutions’ clinic audits and assist with external Client audits
• Ensure compliance with administrative systems, including COID/RMA administration of employees injured at work
• Provide regular feedback required by the Client

Requirements

• Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse with SANC
• Competency certificates in:
  • Audiometry (registered with SASHON)
  • Lung Function testing (Spirometry)
  • Vision Screening - Dispensing
• Work well within a team
• Good organisational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literacy and proficiency (MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
• Own transport and accommodation
• Candidates who are results orientated, focus on the rendering of quality services, are customer oriented, have the ability to manage and control clinic costs, will be most suitable for this position

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing Skills
• Business Insight
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Proficient in clinic administration and data capturing
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Teamwork

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Closing date Friday, September 19, 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.