Professional Nurse Specialty - Occupational Health
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Overview
Co-ordinate HIV, AIDS and TB Management Sub-programme in context of prevention, treatment care and support for personnel. Work as part of the multi - disciplinary team to ensure quality of care, including working cooperatively with all employees of diverse s ocial, religious and cultural backgrounds on the development of orientation and induction programme.
Requirements
- Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10 / or National Certificate plus basic R 425 qualification i.e
- Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
- Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with the SANC
- Occupational Health Nurse Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
- Occupational Health Nurse Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, of which at least 10 years must be appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the one year Post Basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with SANC
- Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC )
- Current SANC receipt (2026)
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required for the post : Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant Legal framework
- Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the latest Employee Health and Wellness Framework for the public service
- Sound knowledge of the National Core Standards (OHSC) and Data Management
- Knowledge of basic human resource and financial management
- Ability to formulate occupational health related policies and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate good insight of policies and procedures pertaining to occupational and employee health and wellness
- Problem solving, leadership and communication skills
- Co-ordination and planning skills Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of all applicable legislation guide lines and policies related to nursing Principles
- Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate HIV, AIDS and TB Management Sub-programme in context of prevention, treatment care and support for personnel
- Work as part of the multi - disciplinary team to ensure quality of care, including working cooperatively with all employees of diverse s ocial, religious and cultural backgrounds on the development of orientation and induction programme
- Champion, promote and advocate proper treatment and care, including employee health and wellness campaigns to respond to the need of employees
- Conduct dis ease profiles amongst the employees and develop quality improvement plan, policies and procedures and ensure timeous implementation
- Co-ordinate healthy lifestyle promotion, medical surveillance (baseline, periodical and exit) and occupational health progr ammes
- Conduct occupational health audits in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant legislation and protocols
- Co-ordinate establishment of multi - disciplinary HIV, AIDS, TB, Health and productivity
- Management sub- committ ee as a platform for reflecting on the employee health and wellness issues
- Maintain accurate staff records, identify and investigate occupational health diseases and compile statistics and submit report to the CHC management and District Office
- Develop o ccupational health business plan in line with institutional plans, manage, plan, monitor, evaluate and review the utilisation of resources as an acting employee health and wellness programme co-ordinator / manager
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Dr FP Mtshali Tel No: (034) 621 6100
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