Occupational Health Nurse - Cullinan at Petra Diamonds Limited

ROLE DESCRIPTION:  

• Reporting to the Occupational Health Practitioner, the purpose of this position is to conduct health assessments and physical examinations on employees according to medical protocols to ensure adherence to the risk based medical surveillance and primary health care programs.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the Health Awareness campaigns.                 
• Monitor and evaluate Occupational Health, Primary Health and Wellness of employees according to MCOP's, policies, procedures, guidelines, including biological monitoring and capture the information on the health management system.      
• Correct use of Occupational Risk Exposure Profile (OREP) reports to conduct health assessments and physical examinations of employees according to risks that they are exposed to.                      
• Assist in establishing and participating in the peer educator programme.
• Participate in the fatigue management programme.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system within the operation.
• Take cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.                          
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma (NQF 6) in General Nursing Science or Integrated Diploma in General Nursing Science.
• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing (NQF 7)
• Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening
• Valid Registration with SANC.
• Valid Registration with SASOHN.
• Minimum 2 years occupational health experience.
• Computer Literacy and MS Office Suite

 ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Diploma (NQF 6): Nursing Science: General, Psychiatry, Community and Midwifery.
• Valid Dispensing License. 

OTHER SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Collect health related information using various methods.
• Know and understand the different business processes and how it might interlink with one another.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in conducting physical assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Occupational Health legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Identify occupational health hazards and risks in different processes.
• Use OREP reports to conduct medical surveillance and examinations of employees. 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Planning and Organising; Decision Making; Earning Trust; Communication; Continuous Improvement; Safety Focus; Customer Orientation; Valuing Differences; Initiating Action; Managing Relationships