3 weeks ago
Job title : Shift Occupational Health Nurse – Uitenhage
Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London
Deadline : July 14, 2024
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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 advantageous
- A valid Dispensing certificate is advantageous
- Valid driver’s licence and own insured vehicle is advantageous
- 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
- Must be willing to work shifts
Duties & 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.
- Recognise 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.
Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build good rapport
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to work independently
- Empathetic and compassionate nature
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate
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