Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Responsible for the management of occupational health services including primary health care, dispensing, stakeholder engagement and providing ongoing reports and management of clinical staff.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in general
• Bachelor of Technology in Occupational Health
• Dispensing license
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health
• Computer Proficiency
• Certificate in audiometry, spirometry and vision
• Understanding of the following: the Mine Health and Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 17020:201

Minimum Duties:

• Ability to carry out examinations and procedures in terms of the governing legislation for occupational health:
• Conduct all types of medical fitness assessments: pre-employment, transfer, annual and exit
• Assist with primary health care management
• Management and appropriate referrals of minor injuries on duty
• Performance of spirometry, audiometry, vision screening and highlighting significant abnormalities to the Occupational Medical Practitioner
• Assisting Clinic Manager with monthly reports and audits
• Standby duties