Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

IOD Medical Centre Occ Health; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Gqeberha is seeking a full-time Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, conducting health risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The role demands excellent communication, collaboration skills, and a strong background in occupational health practices. Ideal candidates will possess a Diploma in Occupational Health and experience in primary care services within an occupational setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Occupational Health Nursing and expertise in workplace health and safety regulations.
• Experience in providing Primary Care services in occupational health environments.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health nursing care and conduct health risk assessments.
• Work closely with employees to manage workplace-related health issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote worker well-being.

Skills

Proficiency in Occupational Health Nursing

Interpersonal communication skills

Skills in providing Primary Care

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health

Job description

Company Description

IOD & Medical Centre Occupational Health Division providing occupational health services

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, located in Port Elizabeth. The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing occupational health nursing care, conducting health risk assessments, and delivering primary care services to employees. Responsibilities include working closely with employees and employers to manage workplace-related health issues, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting overall worker well-being. The role requires proactive communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders to deliver effective occupational health services.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Occupational Health Nursing and expertise in workplace health and safety regulations
• Diploma in Occupational Health
• Skills in providing Primary Care services in occupational health environments
• Experience and knowledge in core Occupational Health practices, such as health surveillance and risk management
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work well with diverse teams
• Additional experience in spirometry, hearing assessment and keystone vision testing