Occupational Health Nursing Practioner

Adcorp Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is seeking an Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner based in Pretoria. The role involves providing essential health services to employees, managing medical records, and ensuring compliance with health policies. Ideal candidates must have a nursing qualification and experience in occupational health or telemedicine. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on employee wellness and healthcare management.

Qualifications

• Must have +1 year(s) of experience as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner; experience in telemedicine is preferable.
• 3 years of post‑qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or arrange medical examinations for employees.
• Treat injuries due to accidents on site.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor illnesses.
• Provide confidential counselling and support.

Skills

Occupational Health Nursing

Telemedicine

Patient Assessment

Education

Qualification in General Nursing

Diploma in Occupational Health

Job description

Overview

Based in Isando, the Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner will be responsible for providing an efficient occupational health service for employees, which includes promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare.

Minimum Experience

• Must have +1 year(s) of experience as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner; experience in telemedicine is preferable.
• 3 years of post‑qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Qualification in General Nursing, Diploma in Occupational Health or Primary Health, with registration at SANC as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in call centre / telemedicine.
• Experience in clinic services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or arrange and document pre‑placement, annual and exit medical examinations.
• Treat injuries due to accidents on site.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor illnesses in terms of primary health care, reporting problem cases to the nurse manager or doctor.
• Assist with legislated occupational biological monitoring.
• Monitor biological and medical examinations and report all defects or abnormalities to the nurse manager.
• Provide confidential counselling and support, monitor disease progression and report to the nurse manager.
• Assist with the provision of informal and formal health education.
• Offer and provide support for any employee with a problem in terms of the EAP and LTD policies and, where necessary, refer to the nurse manager.
• Assist with the perusal of sick certificates and, when necessary, provide relevant counselling.
• Communicate and interface with labour‑force management and, on occasions, outside agencies.
• Maintain and keep all medical records of employees, as well as medications/drugs used and registered as per legislation.
• Have an awareness of environmental factors that influence ergonomics.
• Together with other members of the Occupational Health team, develop wellness awareness among employees, formally and informally.
• Assist with the implementation of occupational health programmes, whilst ensuring compliance to legal and company standards.
• Assist with injury reports, obtaining information for supporting documents and commitment from line management.
• Endeavour to gain acceptance and "buy‑in" from employees to further the aims of the Occupational Health programme.
• Offer primary health care in line with the government health policy plan for South Africa.
• Provide medical fitness assessments, including spirometry (lung function tests), vision screening, audiometry testing and screening.
• Administer IV fluids.
• Treat/manage all day‑to‑day illnesses affecting employees on site.
• Minimise lost time due to accidents/illness by effectively managing cases.
• Perform general administrative functions, such as accurate record‑keeping of patient information.
• Ensure effective cost management, minimising losses and reducing unnecessary expenditure.
• Supervise and manage the Occupational Health Centre team.