Occupational Health Nurse

SUMMARY:
We have and exciting opportunity at our Heidelberg Factory for an Occupational Health Nurse.

The Occupational Health Nurse provides workplace health services and compliance support through medical surveillance, injury management, health promotion, and statutory reporting. The role ensures that the manufacturing site meets applicable South African occupational health legislation and supports the well-being and productivity of employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Nursing + Occupational Health Nursing Qualification
• Course in Dispensing, Audiometry

• 3-5 years in Occupational Nursing

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Dispensing Licence
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Report Writing
• Medical screening & surveillance
• Emergency response
• Case management & return-to-work coordination
• Infection control & vaccination programs
• Documentation & POPIA-aligned confidentiality
• Understanding of occupational hygiene exposure routes

• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder coordination (Safety, HR, OHS Committee)
• Communication & counselling skills
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Ability to operate independently on a site

POSITION INFO:
1. PROVISION MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

• Conduct baseline pre-employment, periodic, exit medical checks for staff.
• Assist the doctor with medicals and weekly clinic visits.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases to the compensation commissioner.
• 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 requirements.

• 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.

• 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.

• Treat minor ailments and injuries and refer when necessary.
• Provide care and support for certain diseases.
• Monitor 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.
• Provide awareness and education.
• Do monthly walk about with safety department.