Occupational Health Nurse | Permanent

A position exists for a fixed term for 6 hours a day, Occupational Health Nurse, based at Life Health Solutions Bloemfontein Offsite clinic. The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering a quality Occupational Health service, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds customers’ expectations and requirements.

Critical Outputs

• Occupational Health medical examinations as per legal & client requirements.
• Trending & comparisons of employee’s health status on a year-to-year basis.
• Providing information the client can utilize to eliminate, control, and minimize health risks and hazards to which the employees are, or may be exposed.
• Working effectively within a budget.
• Delivering high-quality healthcare services.
• Meeting administration needs timeously.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Employee Health Solutions and the client/s.

Requirements

• The following qualifications are required:
• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing, with 2 years’ relevant post-graduation experience in a clinical environment.
• Registration with SANC (the SANC receipt to reflect the Occupational Health Qualification).
• Sound knowledge in the provision and management of Occupational and Primary Health Care Services.
• Certificates in:
  • Spirometry, Vision screening and Audiometry, as well as up-to-date SASOHN registration as an Audiometrist, Multi-drug testing (preferred).
• Computer literacy is essential (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ideally, the candidate should have experience in clinic services and employee management and possess good communication skills.
• Candidates who are results-oriented, have initiative, and the ability to deliver quality outputs will be most suitable for this position.
• Customer orientation, focus, and teamwork complete the profile.
• A complete fitness to work (including a drug test) medical examination will be required, conducted at the Offsite clinic.
• Own transport and accommodation – valid driver license.
• Proof of vaccination.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Teamwork.
• Influencing skills.
• Business insight.
• Ability to function independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Performance / Achievement Drive.
• Drive and energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behavior.
• Building relationships & networking.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Motivating and developing people.
• Time Management.
• Holistic approach.
• Emotional Maturity.

Contact

Hesna Mostert

Email: hesna.mostert@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.