Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner at AVI Limited

I&J is a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. For more than 100 years, I&J has been a trusted name in seafood – it operates a modern and efficient fleet and continues to train and develop experienced fishing crews committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an INDUSTRIAL SISTER at I&J, , Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to manage, treat and refer work related injuries on duty. Manage and treat emergency health management and resuscitation. 

JOB SPECIFICATION:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Examine, diagnose and treat presenting illnesses and injuries
• Records accurate and confidential medical information for patients
• Primary health care given to all employees within our scope of practice
• Refers to outside agencies/Day hospitals for specialist treatment
• Daily health education, one on one with regard to Health and wellness
• Ordering of drugs and medications within surgery budget which is controlled by the clinic as well as assist with the forecasting of the budget requirement
• Conducts Medical surveillance programme which includes: Entrance Employment Medicals, Annual Medicals, Job specific annual medicals for cold store and Hyster Drivers
• Identify and treat infectious diseases which could impact on the quality of our product
• Ensures that annual audiograms are conducted on all employees who enter a noise zone
• Close liaison with Risk Dept. regarding injuries on duty
• Liaise and refer to doctor on all cases of possible disability
• Conduct monthly Hypertension and family planning clinic weekly (State stock)
• Responsible for ordering and re-stocking First Aid Box`s
• Possess the ability to work independently
• Manage Costs effectively
• Ability to work varying shifts, across sites
• Prioritising work loads
• Ability to accurately update and maintain records
• Work across sites within 10km radius.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years in an Occupational Health environment
• Primary Health care experience
• Emergency Care/ Emergency drugs
• Injury on duty Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with SA Nursing Council
• General Nurse (NQF level 4)
• Dispensing License
• Certificate in Reproductive Health Care
• Degree in Occupational Nursing
• Membership of S.A.S.O.H.N ( Society of Occ. Health Nurses)
• Spirometry/Audiometry

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of COID Act & OHS Act
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to health services

COMPETENCIES:

• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Writing & Reporting
• Planning & Organizing
• Coping With Pressures & Setbacks