Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2: Specialty (occupational Health And Safety)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing (R212).
• OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Occupational Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver's licence (Code B/EB) Willingness to work overtime if necessary. Willingness to work flexible hours if necessary.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules and Governmental Policies that governs Occupation Health and Safety in the Western Cape. Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Occupational Health Services. Computer literacy skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook).

DUTIES :

• Develop, manage and implement an effective Occupational Medical Surveillance Programme in the hospital.
• Coordinate and manage an effective Occupational Health (OH) Clinical Service for staff. Identification and Mitigation of Occupational Risks in the hospital.
• Governance, compliance and management of Occupational Health Services. Training, Capacity Building and Occupational Health Awareness.