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Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 (PNB1), Grade 2 (PNB 2) OHS Department
PNB 1: Matric/GR12 certificate or equivalent. A basic Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (General Nursing and Midwifery). Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing Science. A Dispensing Certificate will be an added advantage.
Diploma/Degree in Clinical Nursing Science, Health, Assessment Treatment and Care (PHC) will be an added advantage. A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing Occupational Health Service and Development programs. Proof of current registration with SANC. A valid driver’s license. Computer certificate/ literacy. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision.
Good knowledge of an integrated Employee Wellness Program. Computer skills in MS Office and sound communication skills, supervisory skills, problem solving skills, report- writing and presentation skills. The ability to work in a team and under pressure. Ability to drive quality within the campus.
PNB 2: Matric/GR12 Certificate or equivalent.
A basic Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General Nursing and Midwifery).
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing Science. A Dispensing Certificate will be an added advantage. Diploma/Degree in Clinical Nursing Science, Health, Assessment Treatment and Care (PHC) will be an added advantage. Proof of current registration with SANC.
A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Occupational Health Nursing Science, after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. A valid driver’s license. Computer certificate/ literacy.
Duties :
Administer policies and procedures of Employee Wellness Programs (EWP) and Occupational Health and Safety. Manage resources to meet the institution’s Occupational Health objectives.
Provide Occupational Health services to employees that lead to the promotion, protection and restoration of employee’s health within a safe working environment. Comply with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures and administration duties.
Implement relevant EWP and Occupational Health, Occupational Injury and Disease services to the institution’s employees through the means of the Employee Wellness Centre.
Implement a referral system for institutions, program development and marketing of EWP services. The incumbent will also be expected to manage medical emergencies, PHC requirements planning and implementation of disaster management.
Work with Human Resources and other stakeholders in the management of absenteeism due to ill health and injury on duty. Plan and budget for EWP. Identify training needs and develop programs.
Monitor and evaluate programs. Advise management on legislated EWP and OHS matters. Ensure promotion of health and well-being through EWP and OHS service.
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