About the position
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.
Desired Skills:
- Occupational
- Health
- Nurse
