Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (P002762) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Occupational Health Practitioner:

• Administration and management responsibilities
• Implement an Occupational Health Programme
• Support the conduct of relevant occupational hygiene surveys from an occupational medicine perspective.
• Conduct and report on ad hoc issue-based risk assessments and building inspections on campus.
• Conduct medical surveillance in accordance with the relevant legislation (OHS Act) and Health Risk Assessments
• Perform medical evaluations including biological monitoring as determined by the medical surveillance programme
• Evaluate medical surveillance results, consult and determine a plan of action and refer as required
• Identity and report on trends and advise on preventative and/or corrective measures
• Assist with employee training related to Occupational Health risks/hazards and correct use of PPE
• Counsel employees, liaise with and refer to HR and other agencies, where indicated
• Follow company COID procedure, including initial management, reporting and follow-up of injury on duty cases.
• The application of healthcare and occupational health legislation
• Compile reports, as required
• Keep medical records in accordance with legislation
• Compile monthly management report
• Responsible for vaccination drives in the workplace

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma in Nursing Science (NQF Level 7).
• A Diploma in Occupational Health Care (NQF Level 6).
• A Diploma in Health Care Management (NQF Level 6).
• A Certificate in Audiometry.
• A Certificate in Spirometry.
• A Medical Dispensing qualification.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (proof of registration must be provided).
• A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in Occupational Health Care.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (SASOHN).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Effective knowledge of the use of medical equipment and apparatus.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as e-mails.
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing in Afrikaans and English.
• Competency in Vision screening, Audiometry and Spirometry.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to work independently and make independent decisions
• Effective knowledge of health legislation
• Problem solving skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• The ability to maintain good interpersonal relations
• Must be able to work efficiently under pressure
• The ability to be punctual
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environment of the NWU
• The ability to function effectively in an academic as well as a student environment
• Good service delivery to the satisfaction of clients.