Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Occupational Health And Safety) ( X2 Posts)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Overview
Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District. Support the implementation of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683+R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
- A post -basic nursing qualif ication with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC Occupational Health Nursing Science. (R212)
- OR - A 4 -year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse
- Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post -basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license
- Required to travel to provide support within the geographical area of the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Risk Management
- Good understanding of the District Health Service (DHS)
- Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules, and policies that governs Occupation Health and Safety
- Experience in OHS
- Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office )
Responsibilities
- Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District
- Support the implementation of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff
- Ensure an effective provision, coordination, and management of the clinical occupational health services
- Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health service
- Participate in Health Risk Assessments within the district
- Assist in the competency and skill assessment, identification of the need and advice on the education and training of staff
- Maintains a sound Continuous Professional development
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
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Ms R Vallie Tel No : (021) 815- 8685
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