Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

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To ensure a healthy workforce and compliance with legislation – Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment medical examinations in accordance with medical examination protocols.
• Conduct pre-placement and transfer medicals in accordance with medical examination protocols.
• Provide medical assessments to determine fitness for duty.
• Conduct periodic health screenings.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty (IOD) and occupational diseases to the Compensation Commissioner.
• Conduct exit medicals.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• National Diploma in General Health Nursing and a certificate in Occupational Health Nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Audiometry and Spirometry Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Dispensing license.
• Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the LRA, EEA, BCEA, Nursing Act, COIDA, and OHSA.
• Good communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Presentation skills.