Nurse: Occupational Health at Rio Tinto

Reporting to the Superintendent: Occupational Health you will:

• Provide an efficient, cost-effective occupational medical service through the provision of medical emergency services, chronic care and standard medicals to RBM employees and external contractors.
• Monitor employee’s health by comparing periodic medical results with previous medical information to determine potential deterioration.
• Monitor employee exposure to industrial hazards by conducting specific medical tests.
• Monitor and raise awareness of the effects of occupational hazards such as noise levels and report any incidents / anomalies.
• Prepare documentation regarding workman’s compensation claims, ill-health retirement processes and sick leave and ensure compliance with company policy.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Diploma in Nursing Science
• Post-graduate Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
• Professional registration with SA Nursing Council, the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses and with Audiometry Council if having to conduct Audiometry testing.
• 2 Years’ experience as an Occupational Health Nurse and 1 year experience running a clinic in an Industrial Setting.
• Experience with casualty and emergency services would be highly advantageous.
• Training in Audiometry, vision and spirometry are essential.