Occupational Health Nurse (Part-Time)
Momentum – Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa
Role Purpose
The role of the part‑time Occupational Health Nurse is to provide a comprehensive occupational healthcare programme to clients, whilst adhering to all legal requirements.
This is a 4‑day work week position.
Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate is essential
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing is essential
- Certificates in Audiology, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential
- A valid Dispensing certificate is essential
- Own vehicle and valid driver's licence is essential
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing
- Valid registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN)
- Previous working experience in Occupational Health Nursing
- Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation
- MS proficiency
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate a risk‑based medical surveillance programme which includes pre‑employment, baseline, annual, transfers and exit medical screening.
- Implement, manage and monitor activities relating to occupational safety, health and waste.
- Treat and assist with administration, reporting and follow‑up of Injury on Duty cases according to the employers' policies and procedures during clinic hours.
- Record and track employee sick notes to monitor and identify trends.
- Capture and maintain accurate employee records on spreadsheets and relevant systems.
- Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice during clinic hours.
- Assist with return‑to‑work assessment after prolonged absence.
- Recognise chronic disease early and manage these conditions to ensure productivity.
- Consultation, counselling and / or referral of employees when needed.
- Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters such as absenteeism management and sick leave follow‑ups.
- Compliance with all legislation relating to nursing and occupational health.
- Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and escalate to the relevant stakeholder where necessary, and ensure timely feedback is provided.
- Identify, analyse and monitor trends relating to specific hazard exposures and recommend preventative measures.
- Participate in internal and external audits.
- Oversee and assist with the ordering, collection, housekeeping and maintenance of occupational health services and equipment.
- Various administrative functions such as data capturing, as well as document and record management, to ensure confidentiality, continuity, legibility and legal compliance.
- Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
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