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Assistant Occupational Health Nurse
(2000483456)
Overview
Reference
2000483456
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Kwazulu-Natal -- Durban
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
29 May 2025
Closing date
06 Jun 2025 22:59
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- To provide high-quality patient care within the Occupational Health Facility.
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Undertake occupational health administration and reception duties.
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To maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with professional codes and statutes.
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Strong admin and organizational skills & preparation of monthly reports, updating of employee files, creating orders and other Adhoc clinic administrative duties.
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To use Primary Health Care to promote health at all levels of the operation.
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To assist the OHN to diagnose and treat patients.
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Dispense medication to patients according to the Medicine and Substance related Act of 1965.
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Coordination & conducting of annual medicals under the guidance of the OHN, e.g., occupational screenings such as Vision Screening, Spirometry and Audiometry testing.
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To inform the Occupational Health Nurse if she has identified any health deviations in employee’s medical assessments.
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Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.
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Monthly inspections of the first aid boxes.
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Collection of samples for Biological monitoring, e.g., Urine and Blood to be sent through to the Laboratory for analysis.
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Assist the Occupational Medical Practitioner when he is on site.
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To support the OHN in the efficient running of the Occupational Health Facility.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
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Grade 12, Nursing Diploma/Degree.
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Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
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Occupational Health Diploma will be advantageous.
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Minimum of three years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing
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Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential.
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Valid Dispensing license.
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Strong admin background and proficient in the use of a computer to compile reports, create orders & update stats (MS Office proficiency).
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