Role Description
This is an on-site short-term contract role for an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner.
The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing primary health care services, focusing on occupational health.
This includes assessing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses, promoting and maintaining employee health and safety, conducting health surveillance, and working closely with employers to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Site
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Period
September to February
Clinic Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 07 : 30 to 16 : 00 (Hours per Week : 24)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Management of the occupational health clinic
- Management of the screening equipment
- Occupational health risk assessments
- Conducting medical examinations
- IOD management
- Clinic compliance
- Clinic administration
- Generating monthly reports
- Conducting occupational health or primary health care talks as per the year planner or as required
- Primary health care and chronic management
- Incapacity and disability management
- Dispensing medicine
PLEASE NOTE : Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Qualified in Occupational Health Nursing (Diploma / Degree)Primary Health or clinical skills qualification will be an advantageRegistered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)Qualification / Certificate in Spirometry and AudiometryRegistered with SASOHNAccredited course in Dispensing3-5 years experience in the Occupational Health settingEffective client liaisonExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPresentation skillsComputer literacyProfessional conduct with good interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively in a team and independentlyAttention to detail and accuracy in documentationExperience with occupational health regulations and standards#J-18808-Ljbffr