Job Description

Closing Date 2024/04/03
Reference Number MMH240314-2
Job Title Occupational Health Nurse
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Medical
Cluster Health Solutions
Remote Opportunity None of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Town / City Island View, Durban
IntroductionMomentum Health Solutions (MHS), an entity of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings delivers sustainable, integrated health and wellness solutions that meet the needs of clients in the different segments and maximise lifetime client value. We build and maintain a culture of innovation and create value through unique insights into how to achieve specific outcomes by using a defined set of wellness capabilities.
Role PurposeThe 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 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) is essential
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in Occupational Health Nursing is essential
• Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in MS Office/365

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administrative duties such as scanning and responding to clients queries timeously.
• Implement and execute a risk-based medical surveillance program to identify health risks early.
• Must be willing to be on Standby for after hour IODs.
• Monitoring & managing of chronic conditions to ensure compliance with treatment to positively affect productivity.
• Consultation, counselling, and/or referral of employees when needed.
• Promote wellness in the workplace by conducting frequent health education talks with site employees.
• Implement & manage a medical waste programme.
• Complete and report on return-to-work assessments.
• Ordering stock and equipment, as well as monitoring inventory.
• Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters.
• Monitor and analyse health trends and the reporting thereof.
• Identify trends related to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are implemented.
• Ensure good housekeeping and maintenance of the clinic and occupational health service equipment.
• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback and escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within the area of responsibility.

Competencies

• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate
• Ability to build a good rapport
• Ability to stay calm and composed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Empathetic and compassionate nature
• Ability to perform tasks with integrity, within the ethical standards of the nursing profession

PolicyWe 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.

Momentum Metropolitan