Assistant Occupational Health Nurse

Date: 1 day ago

City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract type: Full time

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide high-quality patient care within the Occupational Health Facility.
Undertake occupational health administration and reception duties.
To maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with professional codes and statutes.
Strong admin and organizational skills & preparation of monthly reports, updating of employee files, creating orders and other Adhoc clinic administrative duties.
To use Primary Health Care to promote health at all levels of the operation.
To assist the OHN to diagnose and treat patients.
Dispense medication to patients according to the Medicine and Substance related Act of 1965.
Coordination & conducting of annual medicals under the guidance of the OHN, e.g., occupational screenings such as Vision Screening, Spirometry and Audiometry testing.
To inform the Occupational Health Nurse if she has identified any health deviations in employee’s medical assessments.
Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.
Monthly inspections of the first aid boxes.
Collection of samples for Biological monitoring, e.g., Urine and Blood to be sent through to the Laboratory for analysis.
Assist the Occupational Medical Practitioner when he is on site.
To support the OHN in the efficient running of the Occupational Health Facility.

Qualifications, Experience And Personal Qualities

Grade 12, Nursing Diploma/Degree.
Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Occupational Health Diploma will be advantageous.
Minimum of three years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing
Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential.
Valid Dispensing license.
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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