Occupational Health Nurse (Fixed Term Contract 6 months)

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse: Fixed Term Contract – 6 months

Location: Clinix Health Group (Selby, Johannesburg).

Reports to: Manager Occupational Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible to promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with the industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, and protocols as set by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practise.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• BCur Nursing degree/diploma in General Nursing.
• BTech Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Dispensing License.
• Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration mandatory.
• Certificate in audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening.

Computer proficiency.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health.

Key Competencies

. Computer proficiency.

DELIVERABLES

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Ensure a continuous supply of medical consumables for the clinic.
• Compile and maintain a database of medical records for all clients, patients and staff where required.
• Devise a working knowledge of, and understand the Occupational Health Strategy, in order to contribute towards overall clinic goals.
• Monitor and control chronic conditions impacting the client organisation’s employees’ ability to perform their tasks.
• Identify trends related to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are in place.
• Provide expert input into incident investigations.
• Conduct pre-employment medical examinations in accordance to medical examination protocols.
• Provide baseline health status determining fitness for duty.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases related to occupational exposure.