Shift Occupational Health Nurse MMH250512-3

MomentumPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

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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Occupational Health Nurse • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa