Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Company Description

OHS Care is a leading provider of customized turnkey occupational health solutions for medium and large employer groups across various industries, ensuring legislative compliance and a healthy productive workforce. Our team of occupational health care professionals has a rich history in the industry and a wealth of knowledge in enterprise health and wellness. We believe in the value of integrating these areas to provide exceptional services. As a 51% Black Woman Owned enterprise and a Level 2 BBBEE value adding service provider, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. OHS Care is also an ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System accredited company.

Role Description

This is an on-site contract role for an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner located in Brits for a site clinic starting on Monday, 16th September 2024 to work Mondays and Fridays from 08H00-14H30 and Wednesdays from 09H30-16H00. The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing primary 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.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified in Occupational Health Nursing
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Certificate in Audiometry registered with SASOHN
• Certificate in Spirometry and Vision Screening
• 3-5 years experience in the Occupational Health setting
• Effective Client Liaison Communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Computer literacy
• Professional conduct with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Experience with occupational health regulations and standards

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.