Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Health Nurse / OH&S Officer for a Renowned Company in Port Elizabeth.

Purpose of Position:

To ensure a quality Occupational Health Service is rendered to establish physical, psychological and social well-being of employees in a safe working environment.

Requirements:

Certificate/Diploma in Health Nursing

Certificate in audiometry, spirometry, pharmacology (Optional)

3-4 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in an occupational health clinic/facility

Registration with South African Nursing Council

Registration with either DENOSA (Democratic Nurses Association of South Africa) or SASOHN (South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses)

License to dispense medication (Negotiable)

Responsibilities and Duties:

Occupational Health

Conduct medical examinations as required (pre-placement, periodic surveillance, transfers, exits, specialised e.g. Fork truck drivers, working at heights etc.

Provide primary health care

Implement Occupational Health programs

Screening tests -Audiometric (EE working in noise zones) & Spirometry, and Vision

Carry out any other medical surveillance as may be required by the client/occupational health doctor from time to time

Primary Health Care

Symptomatic treatment of day to day minor illnesses

Monitoring and treatment of chronic illnesses

Treatment of minor injuries sustained at home

Identify employees with social problems and facilitate their treatment in line with company procedures

Emergency First Aid treatment and medical cases

Injuries on duty

Treatment of minor injuries

Emergency treatment of serious injuries on duty

Referral of serious injuries on duty for medical attention

First Aid

Replenishment of first aid boxes and kits in accordance with legislation

Co-ordinate and facilitate regular in-service training for first aiders

Health Education

Plan and implement a forma health education program

Identify health education resources

Safety & Hygiene

Participation on H&S safety committee meetings

Participation in Emergency Planning

Conduct regular health assessments

Participate in identifying occupational hazards

Conduct monthly inspections on ablutions, kitchen/canteen areas

Management and Administration

Organisation of daily clinic routine

Keeping records in accordance with legislation

Attendance of meetings

Collection of statistical data

Compilation of monthly professional reports

Medicine stock take, control and ordering

Administration of COIDA claims, and follow ups

Identify potential major hazards and causes

Health & Safety management / implementation of policies and procedures

Advise and support line management in corrective actions

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