Professional Nurse Specialty (Occupational Health) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
• One (1) year post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures.
• Primary Health Care and Occupational Health Care, knowledge on nursing processes and procedure, nursing status and other relevant legal framework.
• Good and sound knowledge of compensation for Health and Safety Act No.85 of 1983.
• Good communication, team building and interpersonal skills.
• Coordination and liaison, problem solving and report writing.
• Batho Pele Principles.
• Computer literacy.
• Understanding of health programs VIZ, HIV, TB, Communicable and non-communicable diseases.

DUTIES :

• Provide support and assistance to ensure optimal health status for all employees in the institution and clinics.
• Roll out occupational health programmes for the hospital and clinics.
• Conduct medical surveillance programme to employees.
• Execute all duties, functions and responsibilities in compliance with the OHS Act 85 of 1993, COID Act 130 of 1993 and relevant legislation.
• Administering and practical implementation of relevant Human Resource Management policies including those related to covid 19.
• Manage occupational health statistics and report.
• Develop occupational health and safety training programmes for employees (involving stakeholders with relevant experience).