The National Health Laboratory Service hiring Occupational Health Nurses

National Health Laboratory Service

BUSINESS UNIT: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
DISCIPLINE: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
LOCATION: BRAAMFONTEIN
POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE X 3 – AMENDMENT (FIXED TERM CONTRACT: 06 MONTHS)
PAY GRADE: C2
REFERENCE NUMBER: NIOH0420.001-01

Main Purpose of the Job: Provides and manages the provision and maintenance of occupational health and specialist related services within the NHLS in a safe and secure manner.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist where necessary in providing and coordinating Occupational Health Service for NHLS employees.
• Provide health education by informing staff of potential workplace hazards to protect themselves against occupationally acquired diseases.
• Assist in coordinating workplace Risk Assessments by a multidisciplinary Occupational Health team to determine preventative and/or corrective strategies and ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
• Assist and co-ordinate routine Medical Surveillance Program for NIOH staff to establish baseline health data profiles for staff health monitoring.
• Perform all requirements for case management and documentation in order to comply with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) legislation.
• Implement and manage the NHLS Occupational Health Services for all NHLS Client institutions (Public & Private companies).
• Perform, co-ordinate and facilitate patient’s consultations.
• Liaise with companies and employees on information needed.
• Participate in and support Research Projects for the NIOH within Occupational Health Nurse Scope of Practice.

Key Competency Requirements:

• 4-year Nursing diploma
• Diploma in Occupational health nursing (specialisation)
• Registration with SANC
• Valid driver’s licence ■ Practical nursing experience (3 years) Short course/certificate in required counselling discipline [e.g. HIV/Aids, TB, etc. (desirable)]
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health principles and relevant legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure.

Closing Date: 04 May 2020. 

To apply for this job please visit www.nhls.ac.za.