Occupational Health Nurse (Night Shift) - Heidelberg

Reference

Sector Manufacturing / Healthcare

Location Heidelberg

Job Type full_time

Experience 5 to 6 years

Qualifications No education

Package Negotiable

Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the manufacturing industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join their Health and Safety Department based in Heidelberg, Gauteng. Please note that this is a night shift position.

Requirements

5 years plus in Occupational Nursing
Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatric and community) Midwifery
Diploma in Clinical nursing science, Health assessment, Treatment and Care
2-year occupational health practitioner qualification as defined by the OHS Act 85 of 1993
Diploma in Health Science and Health Service Management
Course in Dispensing, Audiometry
Registration with the South African Nursing Council
Drivers licence
Dispensing Licence

Working Hours (Night Shift Only)

Monday – Thursday: 17h15 – 03h30
Friday: 14h30 – 22h00

Responsibilities

Provision Medical Surveillance Services

Conduct medicals for staff, pre- employment and annual medical checks
Assist the doctor with medicals and weekly clinic visits
Provide a baseline health status and determining fitness for duty
Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases to the compensation commissioner
Conduct exit medicals
Medical records should be recorded and signed off
Ensure accurate documentation to enable logical weekly and monthly statistical analysis
Compile stats according to the company requirement and stats

Determination of Health Control Measures

Monitor work processes and health risk
Evaluate occupational hygiene surveys as well as health trends and provide recommendations regarding the control of health and safety risk exposure
Monitor compliance with recommendations on first aid and emergency preparedness procedures

Coordinating and Maintaining Health Services

Compile and control health service budget
Ensure a continuous supply and availability of supplies, equipment and medication
Ensure compliance and incorporating relevant legislation into health service provision
Compile and maintain database of medical records for employees

Provision of Primary Health Service, Coordinate Health Promotion Drives Including Awareness and Education

Treat minor ailments and injuries and refer when necessary
Provide care and support for certain diseases e.g HIV and Aids
Monitor and control chronic conditions impacting workers ability to perform their duties
Stabilise emergency case and refer
Ensure health promotion is done in order to prevent disease and change behaviour
Plan and implement wellness day programmes
Provide awareness and education
Do walk about with safety department
Do inspections and write reports

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