SHE Princ Practitioner Occ Health Nurse

Closing date

26 February 2025

Ref number

7670

OME

Occupational Health Secunda

City / Town

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

Medical Surveillance is done daily in this department.  All the relevant screening tests are performed here.  Issuing of results and quality checks are also part of the day-to-day activities.  Liaising with the OHMP and the other Occupational Health departments are a vital part for this position.  Good interpersonal skills, conflict management and professional work ethics are required to be part of the Medical Surveillance team.

Key Accountabilities

Executing of a planned medical surveillance program of physical assessments, clinical examinations, and biological monitoring. This service will promote worker health and safety while delivering quality patient care. By optimizing the use of available resources and delivering quality patient care and excellent service, a high-quality surveillance program will be delivered to our stakeholders. By working together with the MS team and stakeholders we ensure the delivering of a high-quality surveillance program for our clients.
 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Performing all clinical assessments according to set directives.
• Adhering to legal document practices
• Ensure effective relations with stakeholders by displaying professional behavior appropriate to the work environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Identify and flagging of potential occupational related health problems.
• Dealing with emergencies when required.
• Clinical competence regarding day to day activities.
• Diagnostic competence  - Correct interpretation and management of test/outcome results.
• Knowledge of OHSA/MHSA/COIDA
• Asset management  of all equipment used in Occupational Health setting.
• Participating in identifying of health hazards associated with Occupational Health work environment.

Functional / Technical

• Conducting medical surveillance examinations on acceptable professional level
• Correct interpretation and recording of medical surveillance findings.
• Referring of identified cases to outside health practitioners.
• Liaising with all the different Occupation Health departments
• TB suspect identification and management of outcome.
• Excellent knowledge of infection control practices in an Occupational Health setting.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder relationship management.
• Professional conduct with colleagues and clients up to standard.
• Knowledge of medical documentation management requirements.

Formal Education

• Nursing diploma/degree
• Diploma/degree in Occupational Health
• Registered with SANC as an Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner.
• Audiometric qualification
• Spirometry certificate

Working Experience

• 6-7 years experiencing in nursing.
• 4-6 years’ experience in Occupational Health settings

Required Personal and Professional Skills