Job Description

Occupational Health NurseFunctionNursingFacilityPositionOccupational Health NurseIntroductionA vacancy exists for a permanent contract Occupational Health Nurse reporting to Unit Manager, based at the Black Rock Life Occupational Health clinic in the Northern Cape. The successful Unit Manager a multidisciplinary team and exceeds customer expectations and requirements in the Clinic in the Northern Cape.Critical Outputs

• Management experience to manage the overall Contract with the Client and Audits.
• Development of an Occupational Health program and the improvement on the existing programme
• Occupational Health Service, to establish the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of the worker in a safe working environment.
• Monitoring the health status of employees through on-going surveillance programmes.
• Providing information to the onsite Client that could be utilized to eliminate, control and minimize health risks and hazards to which the employees are, or may be exposed.
• Working effectively within a budget
• Meeting administration needs timeously.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Occupational Health and the client.
• Leading sub ordinates and inspiring them in the right direction.
• Co coordinating the clinic management.
• Co coordinating the Emergency Services on site.

RequirementsThe following qualifications are required and critical

• Computer literacy Microsoft Office (Medical database experience advantageous) & own transport is essential.
• Experience on COID act reporting and administration
• Candidates who result orientated, good communication skills, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs and reduce costs, will be most suitable for this position.
• Knowledge regarding Occupational Health in Mining will be an advantage.
• Customer orientation, focus and teamwork complete the profile.
• Nursing Diploma or Degree (qualified as a Registered Nurse). registration with SANC
• The candidate needs to hold a Diploma / BTech degree in Occupational Health. (Must appear on current SANC receipt).
• HIV counselling
• Audiogram Registered as an audiometric at SASOHN.
• Spirometry
• Vision
• Certification Multidrug
• Dispensing
• Valid driver's licenses
• Minimum of 3 years' experience post-graduation mining environment.
• Candidates who result orientated, good communication skills, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs and reduce costs, will be most suitable for this position.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Ability to functional independently
• Attention to details
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Performance / Achievement Drive
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Motivating and developing people
• Time Management
• Holistic approach
• Emotional Maturity

EmailClosing dateFriday, May 30, 2025Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.