OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Health in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to manage the integrated Employee Health and Safety Programme at SMU Oral Health Centre. You will provide confidential assessments, counselling, referrals, and on-site debriefing after incidents.

The role requires a post-basic OHN with SANC accreditation, 7+ years in nursing, and at least 5 years in OHN after the post-basic qualification, with knowledge of relevant acts and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Qualified and registered Professional Nurse with SANC.
• Post-basic OHN qualification with SANC accreditation.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational management of the integrated Employee Health and Safety Programme.
• Offer confidential assessments, counselling and follow-up referrals.
• Identify stakeholders and maintain relationships for effective programme implementation.
• Provide on-site critical incident stress debriefing and life management interventions.
• Develop and implement OHN and Wellness marketing strategies; monitor health trends.

Connaissances

Organizing skills

Planning skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Counselling

Decision-making

Communication

Crisis management

Trauma management

Interpersonal relations

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Formation

Grade 12

Basic R425 nursing qualification

SANC registration as Professional Nurse

Post-basic OHN qualification (1 year)

Description du poste

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (diploma/ degree in general nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC for 2026. A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Post basic nursing qualification of the duration of 1 year, accredited with SANC in Occupational Health Nursing Science. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Occupational Health Nursing after obtaining the 1-year post-basic nursing qualification . Must have knowledge of the public Service Act and Regulations, EHWP Strategic Framework, the Employment Equity Act, OHS Act and policies as well as PILIR Policy and Guidelines.Skills: Sound organizing, planning, presentation and facilitation skills. Counselling, decision-making, good Communication, crisis and trauma management. Good interpersonal relations ,conflict resolution and leadership skills.

Duties :

• : Provide operational and effective management of the integrated Employee Health and safety Program, implementation of the Public Service framework pillars. Provide confidential assessments, counselling and follow-up referrals. Identify and maintain relationships with all relevant, stakeholders for effective implementation of the programmed. Provide on site critical incident stress debriefing following traumatic incidents. Identify manage and implement life management of service of lifestyle development interventions. Develop and implement OHS and the Employee Health and Wellness Marketing and promotion strategy. Identify departmental health risk trends and implement effective health and safety Programs to enhance the health and wellness of the employees that will promote, protect and restore employee’s health within a safe working environment. Preform medical surveillance (which may include clinical examinations, biological monitoring and medical tests. Management of occupational injuries , and diseases, like TB, HIV etc . Report for safety committee. Inspect facilities, observes operations and activities and investigate health and safety risks and complaints. Ensure that OHS committee meets monthly and compile reports as required.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : SMU Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 21-07-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC

Do you have a Basic R425 qualification (diploma/ degree in general nursing)