Occupational Healthcare Nurse

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Care Nurse to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves managing both occupational and primary healthcare services, ensuring compliance and quality in service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Occupational Health Nurse qualification and at least five years of relevant experience. You will play a crucial role in health risk assessments, medical surveillance, and maintaining clinic operations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professionalism and dedication, and make a significant impact on employee health and safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant work experience in occupational health.
• Registered with SANC / SASOHN and possess a dispensing license.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities of the health care clinic.
• Conduct health risk assessments and monitor medical surveillance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organization and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Occupational Health Nurse qualification

HIV / AIDS certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

The Group has a position available for an experienced, professional, and dedicated individual within the Cape Town, Epping Clinic as an Occupational Health Care Nurse . The successful candidate will report to the Head of Human Capital.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• 80% Occupational healthcare and 20% Primary healthcare
• Manage the administrative and operational activities of the primary health care and occupational health care clinic to ensure a quality, legally compliant, efficient, and effective service delivery
• Conduct and review health risk assessments annually or as required
• Perform and monitor medical and biological surveillance within the prescribed Company protocol
• Maintaining and assisting with the management of the Company chronic disease program
• Maintain statutory and internal company Covid-19 procedures and program
• Keep record of all activities conducted
• File and maintain legally required documents (soft and hard copies)
• Oversee and assist with maintenance of the clinic equipment
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Compile necessary clinic management reports
• Planning and administration of the Occupational Health Service

Qualifying Criteria :

• Occupational Health Nurse qualification recognized by South African Nurse Council
• Spirometry, Audiometry and Visual screening
• HIV / AIDS certificate and / or experience
• Registration with SANC / SASOHN
• 5 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge of driver’s medical
• Experience in the treatment of Injuries on Duty
• Dispensing license
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Qualifying Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills