Occupational Health Nurse, Randburg – REF# IMR070-OH

An occupational health service in Randburg is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Health Nurse to provide occupational medical surveillance, employee healthcare and clinic support on a shift basis.

The successful candidate will conduct medical examinations, monitor employee health, maintain accurate medical records and support occupational health compliance within a mining or high-risk industrial environment.

Roles and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Conduct occupational medical examinations and record vital signs, medical histories and clinical assessments. • Perform or coordinate occupational screening tests within training and authorisation. • Assess fitness for work and monitor employees exposed to workplace hazards. • Maintain confidential medical records, fitness certificates, surveillance files and examination schedules. • Provide primary healthcare, first aid and emergency assessment; stabilise patients and coordinate referrals or transfers with paramedics. • Support return-to-work assessments, follow-up care and specialist referrals. • Identify and escalate occupational illnesses, abnormal findings, health risks and medical surveillance gaps. • Support workplace inspections, risk assessments, health education and employee wellness initiatives. • Compile occupational health reports and communicate work restrictions to authorised personnel while protecting confidentiality. • Check clinic equipment, medicines and supplies; maintain stock, infection control and safe clinical waste disposal. • Coordinate bookings, follow-ups and clinic activities with the OMP, occupational hygienist, mine management, paramedics and healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in General Nursing. • Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. • Post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing, with valid SANC registration for the relevant additional qualification. • Minimum of three to five years' relevant nursing experience. • Experience in occupational health, mining or a high-risk industrial environment would be advantageous. • Strong knowledge of occupational health and medical surveillance practices. • Understanding of mine health risks, occupational diseases and applicable Mine Health and Safety Act requirements. • Clinical assessment skills and knowledge of occupational health risk identification and referral processes. • Ability to conduct occupational medical assessments and specialised screening within professional registration, training and competency.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. • Ability to identify abnormal findings, potential occupational illnesses and health risks, and initiate appropriate care or referrals. • Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and medical surveillance processes. • Excellent record-keeping, documentation and reporting skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with employees, paramedics, healthcare professionals and mine management. • Organised, accurate and attentive to detail. • Ability to manage shift-based clinic duties and competing priorities. • Professional, reliable and compassionate approach to employee care. • Commitment to confidentiality, regulatory compliance and patient safety. • Proactive approach to health promotion, risk management and follow-up.