Occupationall Health Nurse - Richards Bay at Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary: 

• The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible to promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with the industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, and protocols as set by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practise.

 Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• BCur Nursing degree/diploma in General Nursing.
• BTech Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Dispensing License.
• Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration mandatory.
• Expert knowledge of the, Mine Health and Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 17020-201.
• Certificate in audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening.
• Computer proficiency.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health.

  Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.

• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Ensure a continuous supply of medical consumables for the clinic.
• Compile and maintain a database of medical records for all clients, patients and staff where required.
• Devise a working knowledge of, and understand the Occupational Health Strategy, in order to contribute towards overall clinic goals.
• Monitor and control chronic conditions impacting the client organisation’s employees’ ability to perform their tasks.
• Identify trends related to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are in place.
• Provide expert input into incident investigations.
• Conduct pre-employment medical examinations in accordance to medical examination protocols.
• Provide baseline health status determining fitness for duty.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases related to occupational exposure.