Shift Occupational Health Nurse MMH250512-3

Momentum; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Pretoria seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to implement a comprehensive healthcare programme. Candidates must have essential qualifications in nursing, along with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience. Responsibilities include conducting medical screenings, managing health and safety activities, and supporting employee health initiatives. This role requires proficiency in MS Office and understanding relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing is essential.
• Valid driver's licence and own insured vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate a risk-based medical surveillance programme.
• Manage and monitor activities relating to occupational safety, health and waste.
• Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.
• Consultation, counselling and/or referral of employees when needed.

Skills

Understanding of Health & Safety Act

MS Office / Office 365 proficiency

Education

National Senior Certificate

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

Certificate in Audiology

Certificate in Spirometry

Certificate in Vision Screening

Valid Dispensing Certificate

Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Registration with South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN)

Job description

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 365 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 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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