Occupational Health Nurse | Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for a 6-month fixed-term position in Midrand, Gauteng. Responsibilities include managing occupational health services, monitoring employee health, and supervising clinic staff. Candidates should have qualifications in General Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing, with 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and customer-oriented skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience post-graduation in a manufacturing environment.
• Registration with SANC; additional Occupational Health Nursing qualification must appear on SANC receipt.
• Sound knowledge in the provision of Occupational and Primary Health Care Services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Occupational Health program and monitor employee health status.
• Provide information to eliminate health risks and hazards.
• Coordinate emergency procedures and supervise clinic staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer orientation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Health Nursing B Tech/Diploma

General Nursing qualification

Certificate in dispensing

Tools

SASOHN registration

BLS certification

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse | Fixed Term Contract

Function Nursing Facility Inland South, Midrand Offsite 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 minimise 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 judgement
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Motivating and developing people
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, November 7, 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 unsuccessful.