The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by implementing and monitoring activities relating to occupational health, and executing a risk based medical surveillance programme in the facilities allocated to him/her.

Education and training facilitation

• Provide health education:  e.g.  Alcohol abuse, smoking, lifestyle diseases, shift work, HIV, TB, Mental Health etc.
• Implementation of Health Education and Awareness Days or initiatives
• Assist with moving and handling training programmes
• Initiate and coordinate  stress awareness and fatigue programmes

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goal.
• Work closely with SHE Manager, Infection prevention control practitioners, Line Managers and HOD’s to support them in Occupational Health related matters.
• Personal and professional development
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Attend workshops and seminars related to Occupational Health.

Requirements

• Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF 6/7 qualification.
• Registration with SANC as an OHNP.
• Registration with SASOHN will be advantageous.

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