Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• The role of the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner is to provide a comprehensive occupational healthcare programme to clients, whilst adhering to all legal requirements.

Requirements    

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric 
• BTech Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing 
• Certificates in Audiology and Spirometry 
• A valid dispensing license
• Must be registered with South African Nursing Council as an Occupational Health Practitioner
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing
• Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver's licence and own insured vehicle 
• Willing and able to be on standby: after-hours and weekends

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Create a year-to-date medical surveillance plan in accordance with the hygiene survey and health risk assessment
• Implement and execute a risk-based medical surveillance program to identify health risks early
• Monitoring & managing of chronic conditions to ensure compliance with treatment to positively affect productivity
• Consultation, counselling, and/or referral of employees when needed
• Promote wellness in the workplace by conducting frequent health education talks with site employees
• Implement & manage a medical waste program
• Treat and manage IOD’s to minimise lost time from injuries
• Manage, administrate, and follow up on Injuries on Duty cases according to company policy, from injury to return to work or possible incapacity
• Assist with worker integration into the workplace after a prolonged absence
• Ordering of occupational health service stock and equipment, as well as the keeping of inventory
• Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters
• Monitor and analyse health trends and the reporting thereof
• Provide comprehensive monthly reports against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets
• Identify trends related to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are implemented
• Ensure good housekeeping and maintenance of the clinic and occupational health service equipment
• Perform hygiene inspections on the site
• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback and escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within the area of responsibility
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry, and legislation knowledge

Competencies    

• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate
• Ability to build a good rapport
• Ability to stay calm and composed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Empathetic and compassionate nature
• Ability to perform tasks with integrity, within the ethical standards of the nursing profession