Shift Occupational Health Nurse MMH250512-3

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to provide comprehensive healthcare services while adhering to legal requirements. Candidates must have qualifications in Occupational Health Nursing, and experience of 3-5 years in the field. The role requires proficiency in MS Office and entails alternating shifts. This is a critical role for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with occupational health standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing is essential.
• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Valid driver's licence and own insured vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate a risk-based medical surveillance programme.
• Manage, administrate, report and follow-up of Injury on Duty cases.
• Provide consultancy and advisory service on occupational health matters.

Skills

Understanding of the Health & Safety Act

MS Office / Office 365 proficiency

Education

National Senior Certificate

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

Certificates in Audiology and Spirometry

Certificate in Vision Screening

Valid Dispensing certificate

Valid registration with SANC

Valid registration with SASOHN

Job description

Overview

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 365 proficiency
• Required to work 12-hour shifts, alternating between night shift and day shift, including weekends and public holidays

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 of 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 escalate to the relevant stakeholder where necessary, and ensure timeous feedback is provided.
• 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 occupational health service equipment.
• Various administrative functions such as data capturing, as well as document and record management, to ensure confidentiality, continuity, accessibility and legibility.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.

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