Occupational Health Nurse - Randfontein

My client (FMCG) based in Randfontein, Johannesburg, is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse.

JOB PURPOSE

To promote and manage the overall well-being of employees, identifying health risks, coordinating processes for prevention of illness or injury, and ensuring that the workplace meets organizational standards and safety regulations.

MAIN TASKS INCLUDE

Occupational Health

• Conduct health risk assessments and medical surveillance programmes in collaboration with EHS and Department Managers.
• Identify workplace health hazards and work closely with EHS and operational teams to implement appropriate control measures.
• Manage occupational illnesses, workplace injuries and health promotion initiatives.
• Support emergency response activities and management of clinic and first aid resources in conjunction with EHS.
• Implement and maintain the Hearing Conservation Programme in collaboration with EHS and affected departments.
• Manage occupational health records and databases in compliance with Wilmar Standards and statutory requirements.

Primary Health Care (PHC)

• Provide primary health care services and chronic disease management in line with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DoH), and company clinical protocols.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Integrate primary health care with occupational health surveillance (e.g., BP, glucose, BMI monitoring), by supporting early detection of health conditions that may impact wellness, safety and productivity
• Provide emergency assessment, stabilisation, and coordination of care for medical emergencies at any time during company operations.
• Ensure legal compliance with medicine management legislation (e.g., storage, control, recordkeeping, expiry monitoring)
• Coordinate care and follow-up on referrals to ensure continuity of care and timeous return to work.

Employee Assistance Programme and Wellness Management

• Drive wellness initiatives, campaigns and Wellness Days in collaboration with HR, and service providers.
• Work closely with HR, and Department Managers to identify wellbeing risks and support preventative health interventions and promote utilisation.
• Facilitate EAP referrals and provide appropriate occupational health follow-up while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support HR and management with health-related guidance to promote employee wellbeing and workplace support.

Incapacity and Disability Management

• Assess employees with prolonged or recurrent illness/injury and provide fitness-for-work, restriction and accommodation recommendations.
• Coordinate the medical aspects of incapacity and disability cases in collaboration with HR, EHS and Department Managers.
• Support return-to-work planning, alternative duties and disability benefit applications.
• Provide documented medical recommendations to support HR-led incapacity and disability management processes.

Health Care Facility Management

• Implement and comply with Clinic Management SOPs and maintain Clinic Management System.
• Plan, organise and execute tasks in a way that ensure, efficient, effective and compliant clinic operations.
• Ensure clinic equipment is maintained, calibrated, and compliant

Document Control, Reporting and Administration

• Maintain accurate and secure medical records in line with POPIA and HPCSA/SANC requirements.
• Prepare clinic reports and monitor health trends.
• Maintain statutory and company-required documentation.
• Report Injury on Duty cases in accordance with COID and legal requirements.
• Monitor resource usage and manage procurement of clinic supplies, medication, consumables and first aid stock.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in General Nursing, Psychiatry, Community Nursing and Midwifery.
• Occupational Health Nursing qualification, OR currently enrolled and actively studying towards an Occupational Health Nursing qualification at a recognised university or higher education institution.
• Dispensing Licence
• Audiometry Certificate
• Valid Driver's Licence

Professional Memberships/Registration

• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) with Occupational Health registered as an additional qualification in instances where the applicant is already qualified.
• Indemnity and current registration with SASOHN / DENOSA.
• Registration with SASOHN as an Audiometrist.

Experience

• 2 years' experience working in an occupational health environment.
• Working experience in coordinating wellness and Employee Assistance Programmes.

Skills

• Interpersonal & stakeholder engagement
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Planning, co-ordination and organising
• Administration and reporting
• Problem-solving and analytical
• Persuasion and influencing
• Numerical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work independently and in a team
• Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks
• Conflict handling
• Training and coaching

Remuneration

• Market related
• Benefits: Medical aid and pension and provident fund included in cost to company and work phone

POPI Act

• In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), all personal information submitted in your application will be treated as confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.
• By applying for this position, you consent to the processing and storing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your suitability for employment.
• Should your application be unsuccessful, your personal information will be securely stored for a limited period and then destroyed in accordance with our data retention policy

Preference will be given to South African citizens from designated groups.