Occupational Health Nurse

SUMMARY:
A leading manufacturing company, based in Cape Town is in need of a experienced Locum Occupational Health Nurse to join their team with the potential for a Permanent Placement  based on performance and mutual fit.

POSITION INFO:
Key Performances for the role:

• The Occupational Health Nurse will contribute to the overall wellness and safety of all employees of the client by acting as a support to the HSE team in ensuring that systems and programs promote the Safety and Health of our employees on site, and the Environment.
• And also ensure compliance to Legal and other requirements in terms of HSE & our Environment as set out by our ISO standards and procedures, our shareholders and customers requirements, thereby contributing to the growth and profitability of the client.
• The Occupational Health Nurse will report to the HSE Officer.

• Grade 12/Matric
• Registered Nurse/Dip in Occupational Health
• Registered with SA Nurses counsel; Indemnity to practice with SASOHN and SA Nursing counsel. Indemnification against any nursing malpractice ;
• 5 to 10 years experience in an Industrial working environment in the capacity as Occupational Health Nurse.

• Assesses health status of employees as per legal and company job specifications.
• Conducts/ Facilitates wellness education/ awareness training programmes.
• Counsels employees on alcoholism, drugs and substance abuse, violence, etc.
• Provide advice and guidance to all employees on Health and Safety related issues.
• Conduct drug test and “fit for work” assessments.
• Provide basic accident treatment and cover and communicate with HR relevant agencies.
• Co-ordinates employee’s assistance programmes (EAP).
• Monitors employees with potentially and chronic illnesses.
• Audiometric testing as per legislation.
• Compiles and or circulates health care information.
• Participate in accident investigations and SHEQ meetings. Maintains departmental first aid boxes in terms of the General Health and Safety Regulations.
• Maintains employee’s health care,
• Does additional duties as deemed necessary by the HSE department