Our client in the Durban area is recruiting for a Locum Occupational Health Nurse Practioner to provice a comprehensive Occupational Health service to meet the objectives of the association, its members and clients

Current registration with South African Nursing council as a registered professional nurse · Dispensing licence certificate· An advanced Occupational Health qualification and at least 2 years experience in an occupational healthcare environment.· Certification in Audiometry· · Certification in Spirometry· Computer Literacy in Excel, Word, E-mail and Windows XP· Registered with the SANC and SASOHN· Knowledge of Occupational workplace safety (OHS Act 1993). Knowledge of occupational health screening. Ability to perform administrative tasks (Data capturing, record keeping, general administrative skill)· Customer service skills.· Problem solving skills.· Professional level of organization.· Good communication skills, both written and oral.· Accuracy, time lines and strong organizational skills essential. · Need a strong appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on deadline.· Good management skills· Counselling skills· Presentation skills· Ability to work independently· Advanced knowledge of relevant labour and health legislations· Conversing in zulu a distinct advantage· Must have own Transport

As the Occupational Health and Safety Nurse Practioner you will be responsible for the running of the Associations Clinic and/or Mobile Clinic by providing clinic service, deliver medical surveillance programme and provide limited primary healthcare at the clinic.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:· Occupational screening tests as per occupation, job description and hazard and risk exposure.· Ensure and implementation of an occupational health surveillance programme for each client.· Make sure employees are safe and healthy as well as to identify and correct any health hazards. Assess the work environments and note any potentially unsafe equipment or procedures. Make sure that all employees aren’t exposed to any hazardous chemicals.· Document accurately all elements of nursing assessment and maintain all medical records using electronic medical record software· Maintains a patient privacy and confidential patient information· A sense of urgency and business commitment.· · Positive attitude, drive, flexibility and a professional image in terms of appearance and conduct at all times.· You will also be required to do First Aid Training, VCT (Voluntary counselling and testing) and other Health training from time to time, and also to assist in the implementation of a wellness programme at the Association.· Conduct all medical vision and audio screening .· Complete all documentation, data capturing and record keeping at end of each working day.· Setting up and packing away of all equipment as and when required.· Do weekly stock take.· Park and secure vehicle at the office· Have a valid driver’s licence.· Be able to drive the vehicle and tow the Mobile Clinic.
· Any other duties relating to the Clinic and/or Mobile Clinic or the Association as a whole, which may reasonably be expected of an employee in this position.

REGRET NO CHANCERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A LOCUM POSITION.