Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP) at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Job Summary

Ensures compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHASA), Corporate Health & Medical protocols and Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases (COID) legislation. 

•  Implements best practices as shared by Corporate Health & Medical.
•  Manages Refinery Clinic including:
  •  Procuring of medicines.
  •  Sourcing & managing of Locums.
  •  Maintenance of clinic equipment. 
  •  Interfaces with the following:
  •  Refinery Doctor.
  •  Occupational Hygiene Specialist.
  •  Corporate Health Specialist (Nurse / Sister).
  •  Designated hospitals.
  •  Company Corp Health & Medical team to ensure alignment of treatments and protocols. 
  •  IMT – Senior standby’s (IC, Safety Officer & Ops)
•  Conducts clinic screening on employees, entry and exit medicals, return to work medicals, and offers advice on healthcare as and when required. 
•  Report monthly incidents, accidents, and injuries for assessment. 
•  Assess and manage disability cases.
•  Performs routine drug testing and flags employees for Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
•  Participates in Health risk assessments and amends the medical surveillance program based on results. 
•  Provides telephonic and/or face-to-face first-aid advice, self-care/homecare, symptom management techniques, referral for ergonomic interventions and referral for medical evaluation. 
•  Coordinates Repetitive Stress prevention process for the Refinery.
•  Identifies the required content of first-aid kits and sources for its availability and ensures first aid kits are maintained. 
•  Maintains country medical protocols, medical procedures, and medical forms.  
•  Performs Incident Management Team (IMT) Senior Standby’s.

Key Performance Indicators:

•  Occupational Health Safety (OHS) Risk Assessments.
•  Biological Monitoring.
•  Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) management.
•  Wellness & OHS Program effectiveness - Coordinates employee wellness programs for the Refinery, rollouts corporate wellness programs as identified by Regional and Corporate wellness departments.
•  Maintain and secure employee medical records.
•  Ensure compliance with medical documentation. 
•  Manage stock control for medical supplies.
•  Performs injury case management in accordance with Early Injury Management (EIM)Process to prevent injuries from escalating to more serious injuries. 
•  Conduct blood tests and offer counselling. 
•  Organize annual employee medical surveillance screenings. 
•  Ensure family planning materials availability. 
•  Manage company Clinic licensing and first aid supplies.

Interpersonal Skills: 

•  Professionalism. 
•  Communication.  
•  Planning and organising.
•  Decision-making. 
•  Diversity management. 

Knowledge: 

•  Statutory legislation. 
•  Industry workplace hazards. 
•  Compensation Commissioner procedures. 
•  Employees Awareness Program (EAP). 
•  Microsoft Office. Primary health care.
•  Nursing Administration.
•  Computer literate.
•  Administrative Skills.

Qualifications: 

•  Grade 12 – (Required)
•  B-Tech Degree / Degree in Occupational Health Nursing - (Required)
•  Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) – (Required)
•  Registered with South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing (SASOHN) – (Required)
•  Dispensing Certificate/ Competency – (Required)
•  Qualified do perform Audiometry – (Required)
•  Qualified to perform Spirometry – (Required)
•  Qualified to perform Vision Testing – (Required)

Work Experience: 

•  3 - 5 plus (+) Years of relevant experience (Industry base – Petrochemical, Oil & Energy).
•  5 + Years relevant experience.
•  Capacity to implement and maintain standards of heath practice required from accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
•  Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours or shifts when required.
•  The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.