Position Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner

Position

Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner

Location

Cape Town - Astral

Contract Type

Permanent

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Must have + 1 years’ experience as Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner
• + 3 Years Post Qualification Experience +'
• Primary Healthcare experience

Qualification

• Diploma in General Nursing OR Diploma in Occupational Health with Registration at SANC as Registered Nurse
• Primary HealthCare Qualification
• Certificate in Audiometry
• Certificate in Vision screening
• Certificate in Spirometry
• Certificate in Dispensing

Additional Requirements

N/A

Roles and Responsibilities

Occupational Health Services

• Arrange, conduct, and document pre-placement, annual, and exit medical examinations.
• Administer medical fitness assessments, including spirometry, vision screening, and audiometry testing.
• Provide treatment for workplace injuries and illnesses, ensuring appropriate follow-up and reporting.
• Assist with legislated occupational biological monitoring and report abnormalities to the Nurse Manager.
• Monitor and document employee medical records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Implement Health programs and promote employee wellness.
• Assist with injury reports, collecting necessary documentation, and liaising with line management.
• Maintain awareness of environmental and ergonomic factors affecting workplace health.

Primary Healthcare and Employee Well-being

• Diagnose, treat, and monitor illnesses, escalating complex cases as needed.
• Offer confidential counselling and disease progression monitoring.
• Provide health education, both formal and informal, to employees.
• Support employees through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) policies.
• Review and validate sick certificates, providing guidance where required.
• Manage day-to-day illnesses to