Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner-2

Adcorp Holdings Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner to provide comprehensive healthcare services to employees. Responsibilities include treatment of onsite injuries, conducting medical exams, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, with a strong commitment to employee wellness and safety.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner.
• 3 years post qualification experience.
• Registration at SANC as Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-placement, annual and exit medical examinations.
• Treatment of injuries due to accidents on site.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor illness.

Skills

Experience in Occupational Health

Counseling skills

Primary health care knowledge

Education

Diploma in General Nursing

Diploma in Occupational Health

Certificate in Audiometry

Certificate in Vision screening

Certificate in Spirometry

Certificate in Dispensing

Job description

Job title : Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner-2

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 29, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description :

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.

Assisting with surveys, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company policies, assist with counselling and referring of EAP candidates.

Minimum Requirements :

Experience :

3 years experience as Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner

3 years post qualification experience

Qualifications :

Diploma in General Nursing OR Diploma in Occupational Health with Registration at SANC as Registered Nurse

Certificate in Audiometry

Certificate in Vision screening

Certificate in Spirometry

Certificate in Dispensing

Additional Requirements :

N / A

Roles and Responsibilities :

Assist with or arrange and document pre-placement, annual and exit medical examinations

Treatment of injuries due to accidents on site

Diagnose, treat and monitor illness, 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 nurse manager

Assist with the perusal of sick certificates and when necessary provide the relevant counselling

Communicate and interface with the 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, which influence ergonomics

Together with other members of the Occupational Health team, formally and informally develop wellness awareness among employees

Assist with the implementation of the occupational health programmes, while 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 government health policy plan for South Africa

Medical Fitness Assessments

Spirometry (lung function tests)

Vision Screening

Audiometry Testing and Screening

Administration of IV Fluids

Treat / manage all day to day illness affecting employees on site

Minimise lost time due to accidents / illness by effectively managing of cases

General Administrative functions, such as accurate record keeping of patient information

Ensure effective cost management, minimize losses and reduce unnecessary expenditure

Supervision and Management of the Occupational Health Centre Team

End Date : August 29, 2025

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