Staff Nurse

Tongaat Hulett; Eshowe; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett is seeking a qualified Occupational Health Nurse to lead the on-site clinic in KwaZulu-Natal. You will execute occupational health duties, HIV management, dispensing operations, patient counselling, and primary healthcare activities across the site.

The role requires a General Nursing diploma/degree with OHN qualification, SANC registration with APC, a dispensing certificate, and at least 5 years of PHC experience, plus strong ICT and communication skills for collaboration with

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing with Occupational Health Nursing qualification
• SANC registration as a Registered Nurse with APC
• Valid dispensing certificate
• At least 5 years of PHC experience
• Extensive HIV counselling, testing and treatment experience
• Computer literacy: MS Word and MS Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Execute occupational health and primary healthcare duties.
• Assist the Occupational Medical Practitioner with clinic duties.
• Manage workplace risk identified via wellness programmes.
• Counsel, test and treat HIV.
• Conduct annual and pre-employment medicals.
• Manage dispensary stock and ordering from suppliers.
• Maintain compliant, secure dispensary environment.
• Administer Injury on Duty protocols and COIDA claims.
• Collaborate with SHE for health and safety audits and programmes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Time management

Risk identification

Analytical thinking

Mentorship

Education

Nursing qualification (General Nursing) with OHN

SANC registration with APC

Dispensing certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

• Execute occupational health and primary healthcare duties, including HIV management.
• Undertake occupational health administration and reception management duties.
• Assist the Occupational Medical Practitioner with all on-site clinic duties.
• Implement and manage workplace risks identified via wellness programmes.
• Conduct professional HIV counselling, testing, and treatment.
• Conduct comprehensive annual and pre-employment medical examinations.
• Utilise primary healthcare principles to promote health and wellness at all organisational levels.
• Provide counselling to employees regarding work-related illnesses or psychosocial issues.
• Diagnose and treat patients in accordance with Nursing Diagnosis and Management guidelines.
• Manage dispensary stock levels to ensure a sufficient and continuous supply of medication.
• Coordinate the ordering and replenishment of medication from approved suppliers.
• Maintain a clean, compliant dispensary environment, ensuring all medication is securely locked away.
• Administer Injury on Duty (IOD) treatment protocols, records, and COIDA claims administration.
• Work closely with the SHE team to participate in and prepare for health and safety audits, inspections, and health promotion programmes.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing, with an additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Valid registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Valid Certificate in Dispensing.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in a Primary Healthcare (PHC) environment.
• Extensive experience in HIV counselling, testing, and treatment management.
• Competent and computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, and associated corporate packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with doctors, patients, and colleagues.
• Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Core Skills And Competencies

• Advanced clinical assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Evidence-based nursing practice application.
• Structured patient care planning and case management.
• Strong time management and workload prioritisation.
• Proactive risk identification and patient safety management.
• Analytical problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Staff support, guidance, and clinical mentorship skills.

Professional conduct, ethics, and strong accountability.