Occupational Health Nurse | Fixed Term Contract

Life Healthcare; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Midrand seeks an Occupational Health Nurse for a 6-month fixed contract. The role includes managing Occupational Health, Primary Healthcare, and Emergency Care Services. Ideal candidates will have a General Nursing qualification and relevant experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong communication skills and computer literacy. Additional desired qualifications include BLS certification and a B Tech in Occupational Health Nursing.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience post-graduation in a manufacturing environment.
• Registration with SANC.
• Sound knowledge in Occupational and Primary Health Care Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide Occupational, Primary Healthcare, and Emergency Care Services.
• Maintain an Occupational Health program and monitor health status.
• Coordinate emergency procedures and supervise clinic staff.

Skills

Occupational Health Nursing

General Nursing

Customer Orientation

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Teamwork

Education

Qualifications in General Nursing

Occupational Health Nursing B Tech / Diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Spirometry Certification

Audiometry Registration with SASOHN

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Position Occupational Health Nurse | Fixed Term Contract Introduction

A 6-month Fixed Term vacancy exists for an OHN . The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering a quality occupational health service, which is effective and efficient, and exceeds customers’ expectations for an Occupational Health clinic in Midrand, Gauteng. The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for the management and provision of Occupational, Primary Healthcare, Emergency Care Services, at mine site in the area.

Critical Outputs

• Maintenance of an Occupational Health program to establish the physical, psychological and social well-being of the worker in a safe working environment.
• Monitoring the health status of employees through on-going surveillance programmes according to the SOP.
• Providing information, the Client can utilize to eliminate, control and minimize health risks and hazards to which the employees are, or may be exposed.
• Coordination of emergency procedures
• Supervise clinic staff
• Working effectively within a budget and ensuring smooth administration of all aspects of the services
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Occupational Health and the Clients.
• Ensuring the total satisfaction of our clients through continuous improvement and added value
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 18001:2018 standards including internal and external audits (Life Health Solutions as well as client audits)

Requirements

• Qualifications in General Nursing
• Occupational Health Nursing B Tech / Diploma with 2-3 years relevant experience post-graduation in a manufacturing environment
• Registration with SANC; NOTE: Additional Occupational Health Nursing qualification must appear on current SANC receipt
• Sound knowledge in the provision of Occupational and Primary Health Care Services.
• Certificate in dispensing
• Certificate in Competency: Spirometry
• Audiometry certificate and registration as an Audiometrist with SASOHN
• Vision screening
• HIV Counselling and Testing
• Current certificate in BLS
• Computer literacy essential
• Ideally, the candidate should have experience in administration and employee relations, good communication skills
• Candidates who are results orientated, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs will be most suitable for this position.
• Customer orientation, focus and teamwork complete the profile.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Motivating and developing people
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills