Occupational Health Nurse
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Occupational Health Nurse will contribute to the overall wellness and safety of all employees of the client by acting as a support to the HSE team in ensuring that systems and programs promote the Safety and Health of our employees on site, and the Environment.
- The Occupational Health Nurse will report to the HSE Officer.
- Grade 12/Matric
- Registered Nurse/Dip in Occupational Health
- Registered with SA Nurses counsel; Indemnity to practice with SASOHN and SA Nursing counsel. Indemnification against any nursing malpractice ;
- 2 to 5 years experience in an Industrial working environment in the capacity as Occupational Health Nurse.
- Audiometry Certification
- Spirometry Certification
- Dispensary Certification
- Assesses health status of employees as per legal and company job specifications.
- Conducts/ Facilitates wellness education/ awareness training programmes.
- Counsels employees on alcoholism, drugs and substance abuse, violence, etc.
- Advice and guidance all employees on Health and Safety related issues.
- Conduct drug test and fit for work assessments.
- Provide basic accident treatment and cover and communicate with HR relevant agencies.
- Co-ordinates employees assistance programmes (EAP).
- Monitors employees with potentially and chronic illnesses.
- Audiometric testing as per legislation.
- Compiles and or circulates health care information.
- Maintains departmental first aid boxes in terms of the General Health and Safety Regulations.
- Maintains employees health care,
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