Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: Occupational Health and Safety)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health 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 as mentioned above.
- Or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
- Willingness to work after hours and clinical duties to meet the operational requirements.
- Good verbal and communication and computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Power point) skills. Practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Risk Management. Practical knowledge of research methodology and Quality Management. Ability to work independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide Occupational Health clinical services as required (promoting Health, Safety and Wellness in the workplace) and manage IOD and occupational diseases processes at facility level.
- Render an effective and efficient Administrative System and Control for the Occupational Health and Safety Service.
- Conduct Risk assessment audits and manage medical surveillance programme Participate in training programmes in conjunction with People Management and Training Departments as required.
- Provide supervision and advisory services on all Occupational Health and Safety matters for the hospital.
