Shift Occupational Health Nurse Mmh250512-3

Momentum; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Pretoria is seeking a Shift Occupational Health Nurse. The role involves providing comprehensive occupational healthcare and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates must have a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing and be registered with relevant councils. Responsibilities include implementing medical surveillance programs, managing occupational safety, and responding to medical emergencies. This position offers full-time employment with a mid-senior level designation.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Valid registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN).
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in Occupational Health Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate risk-based medical surveillance programme.
• Manage and monitor activities related to occupational safety and health.
• Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.
• Provide consultancy on absenteeism management.

Skills

Occupational Health Nursing

MS Office proficiency

Understanding of Health & Safety Act

Education

National Senior Certificate

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

Certificates in Audiology and Spirometry

Certificate in Vision Screening

Valid Dispensing certificate

Job description

Shift Occupational Health Nurse MMH

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Role Purpose

The role of the Occupational Health Nurse is to provide a comprehensive occupational healthcare programme to clients, whilst adhering to all legal requirements.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential.
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing is essential.
• Certificates in Audiology and Spirometry are essential.
• Certificate in Vision Screening is essential.
• A valid Dispensing certificate is essential.
• Valid driver's licence and own insured vehicle is essential.
• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Valid registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN).
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in Occupational Health Nursing is essential.
• Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation.
• MS Office / Office proficiency.
• Required to work 12‑hour shifts, alternating between night shift and day shift, including weekends and public holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate a risk-based medical surveillance programme which includes pre-employment, baseline, annual, transfers and exit medical screening.
• Implement, manage and monitor activities relating to occupational safety, health and waste.
• Manage, administrate, report and follow-up injury on duty cases according to the employers' policies and procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.
• Assist with worker integration into the workplace after prolonged absence.
• Recognize chronic disease early and manage these conditions to ensure productivity.
• Consultation, counselling and / or referral of employees when needed.
• Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters such as absenteeism management and sick leave follow-ups.
• Compliance with all legislation relating to occupational health.
• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and, if necessary, elevate the matter to the relevant stakeholder, ensuring timely feedback.
• Identify, analyse, and monitor trends relating to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are implemented.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Oversee and assist with ordering, housekeeping and maintenance of the occupational health service and equipment.
• Various administrative functions such as data capturing, document and record management, ensuring confidentiality, continuity, accessibility and legibility.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa