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We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Occupational Health Nurse to lead and manage comprehensive occupational health services across Netcare Hospitals. This role involves promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of our employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and providing expert advice on occupational health matters. Job Responsibilities * Develop, implement, and evaluate occupational health policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with Netcare's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. * Conduct pre-employment medical examinations, health surveillance, and fitness-for-work assessments for various roles within the hospital environment. * Manage and investigate workplace injuries and illnesses, including providing first aid, coordinating medical treatment, and facilitating return-to-work programs. * Provide health education and promotion activities to employees on topics such as ergonomics, stress management, infectious disease prevention, and general wellness. * Collaborate with Human Resources, Safety Officers, and department heads to identify and mitigate occupational health risks. * Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. * Advise management on occupational health trends, legislative changes, and best practices. * Lead and mentor junior occupational health staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. * Participate in health and safety committee meetings and contribute to the development of a safe working environment. * Respond to occupational health emergencies and provide appropriate medical intervention. Job Qualifications * Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). * Post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science. * Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an Occupational Health Nurse, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role. * Valid dispensing license (desirable). * Certification in audiometry and spirometry (essential). * Sound knowledge of occupational health legislation and regulations in South Africa. * Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and occupational health management systems. * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality. Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity. The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability. To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.
Netcare
NOH Seriti Middleburg, South Africa
Senior Occupational Health Nurse.
SENIOR LEVEL