Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

SD Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse. The role involves conducting medical examinations, providing assessments for fitness, and ensuring compliance with health legislation. Ideal candidates should possess a nursing diploma, relevant certificates, and experience in occupational health nursing.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Min 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment medical examinations and periodic health screenings.
• Provide medical assessments for fitness for duty.
• Assist on injuries on duty and occupational diseases.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

National Diploma in General Health Nursing

Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Audiometry and Spirometry Certificate

Job description

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To ensure healthy workforce to ensure compliance with legislation – Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Conduct pre-employment medical examination in accordance to medical examination protocols.
• Conduct pre-placement and transfer medicals in accordance to medical examination protocols.
• Provide medical assessment to determine fitness for duty.
• Conduct periodic health screenings
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty( IOD ) and occupational diseases to the Compensation Commissioner.
• Conduct exit medicals

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in General Health Nursing and a certificate in Occupational Health Nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Audiometry and Spirometry Certificate
• Min 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Dispensing license
• Driver’s license
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the LRA, EEA, BCEA, Nursing Act, COIDA and OHSA
• Good communications skills
• Report writing
• Presentation skills