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. 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. Medical Surveillance & Employee Wellbeing Promotion of wellness and prevention of occupational injuries and diseases. Pre-employment, Periodical and Exit Medicals/health assessments. Biological monitoring and Medical testing where necessary. Assist with Work Exposure Risk Profiles (WREP’s) and Man Job Specifications to enable appropriate Medical Surveillance. Identification & Monitoring of special vulnerable groups. Epidemiological surveillance where applicable. Job Placement and Rehabilitation. Impairment assessment and disability management Assist with worker integration into the workplace after prolonged absence due to illness or injury and assess fitness to work or refer for such assessment. Monitoring of personal protection methods including the implementation of a risk based Immunisation programme. Counselling and/or referral of employees when needed to ensure optimal physical and mental wellbeing. Health promotion and maintenance, including coordination of employee wellbeing days/initiatives. Provide Clinical care by assisting with: Emergency Medical Care when needed. Managing occupational injuries and diseases. Recognise chronic disease early and monitor these conditions to ensure productivity by screening; early referral; health education and encouragement of compliance with treatment and lifestyle charges. Monitoring staff sickness absence and working to reduce it, in collaboration with Human Resources. Maintain accurate, complete, updated and confidential health records for each employee. Radiation Safety • Co-ordinate radiation medicals and assist with over exposure incidents. • Monitor radiation worker exposure doses and assist with Dosimetry Coordination and Management • Participate in Radiation Protection committee Meetings when requested by the RSO and/or License holder. Risk Management Review of Site specific Health risk assessments and review of WREP’s based on site specific SHEQ Risk Assessments Provide input in terms of MS Requirements and/or controls required for health risks. Occupational health and Safety Programme Revise the Occupational Health Programme annually with the OHS Coordinator / SHE Manager for input and approval by the Occupational Health and Safety committee and Management team. Attend the OHS committee meetings. COIDA Work closely with SHE Managers, HR and Group COID Administrator to coordinate and manage occupationally acquired diseases and/or work related injuries. Quality Reviews & Auditing Participate in Occupational Health Self-assessments, Quality reviews and/or external certification audits. Identify risks and opportunities for improvement. Build and maintain Internal and stakeholder relationships Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal. Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public. Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures. 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. 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.

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