Job Description

Closing Date 2025/09/25
Reference Number MMH250917-1
Job Title Occupational Health Nurse
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Medical
Cluster Momentum Health
Remote Opportunity None of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Town / City Maydon Wharf, Durban
Introduction
Through our client-facing brands Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members.
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Role Purpose
The role of the Occupational Health Nurse is to provide a comprehensive occupational healthcare programme to clients, whilst adhering to all legal requirements.
Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing is essential
• Certificates in Audiology, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential
• A valid Dispensing course certificate is essential
• It is essential to be in possession of a valid driver's licence and own insured vehicle
• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Occupational Health Practitioner
• Valid registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN)
• Previous experience in Occupational Health Nursing is advantageous
• Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation
• MS Office 365 proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate a risk-based medical surveillance programme which includes pre-employment, baseline, annual, transfers and exit medical screening.
• Implement, manage and monitor activities relating to occupational safety, health and waste.
• Manage, administrate, report and follow-up of Injury on Duty cases according to the employers' policies and procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.
• Assist with worker integration into the workplace after prolonged absence.
• Recognise chronic disease early and manage these conditions to ensure productivity.
• Consultation, counselling and/or referral of employees when needed.
• Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters such as absenteeism management and sick leave follow-ups.
• Compliance with all legislation relating to occupational health.
• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and escalate to the relevant stakeholder where necessary, and ensure timeous feedback is provided.
• Identify, analyse and monitor trends relating to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are implemented.
• Promote wellness in the workplace by conducting frequent health education talks with site employees.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Oversee and assist with ordering, housekeeping and maintenance of the occupational health service and occupational health service equipment.
• Various administrative functions such as data capturing, as well as document and record management, to ensure confidentiality, continuity, accessibility and legibility.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build good rapport
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to work independently
• Empathetic and compassionate nature
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate

Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Skills Required