What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER position at Robertson and Caine International Yachts?
Robertson and Caine, a catamaran manufacturing company in Cape Town, is looking to appoint a suitable qualified, and experienced Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner to join the expanding Occupational Health Team. The successful applicant must have a sound working knowledge of running an Occupational Health Clinic and preferably have experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Key Job Functions
Key Job Functions
- Occupational Health examinations, including Spirometry and Audiometry.
- Plan and coordinate Biological Monitoring.
- Management of Injuries on Duty and completion of legislative documents.
- Arrange with an external medical service provider for professional assistance should a team member need assistance.
- Management of COIDA documentation.
- Assist with Health Risk Assessments.
- Rendering limited Primary Health Care services including Family Planning.
- Assist with Health Education.
- Manage clinic stock and waste disposal.
- Management of Medical Emergencies.
- Minimum Qualification: B Degree or Diploma in Nursing with a post graduate qualification in Occupational Health.Ideal
- Qualifications: Audiometry, Spirometry, Family Planning, Basic Life Support, Dispensing Licence including refresher training is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field.
- Indemnity Insurance.
- Member of SASOHN.
- Current Registration with South African Nursing Council.
- It would be beneficial if experience has been gained within a manufacturing industry.
- Be fully computer literate.
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality.
- Able to communicate effectively on all levels of the company.