AVI Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner Jobs in South Africa

AVI Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

I&J is a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. For more than 100 years, I&J has been a trusted name in seafood – it operates a modern and efficient fleet and continues to train and develop experienced fishing crews committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an INDUSTRIAL SISTER at I&J, , Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to manage, treat and refer work related injuries on duty. Manage and treat emergency health management and resuscitation.

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Examine, diagnose and treat presenting illnesses and injuries

Records accurate and confidential medical information for patients

Primary health care given to all employees within our scope of practice

Refers to outside agencies/Day hospitals for specialist treatment

Daily health education, one on one with regard to Health and wellness

Ordering of drugs and medications within surgery budget which is controlled by the clinic as well as assist with the forecasting of the budget requirement

Conducts Medical surveillance programme which includes: Entrance Employment Medicals, Annual Medicals, Job specific annual medicals for cold store and Hyster Drivers

Identify and treat infectious diseases which could impact on the quality of our product

Ensures that annual audiograms are conducted on all employees who enter a noise zone

Close liaison with Risk Dept. regarding injuries on duty

Liaise and refer to doctor on all cases

of possible disability

Conduct monthly Hypertension and family planning clinic weekly (State stock)

Responsible for ordering and re-stocking First Aid Box`s

Possess the ability to work independently

Manage Costs effectively

Ability to work varying shifts, across sites

Prioritising work loads

Ability to accurately update and maintain records

Work across sites within 10km radius.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

5 years in an Occupational Health environment

Primary Health care experience

Emergency Care/ Emergency drugs

Injury on duty Management

Qualifications:

Registration with SA Nursing Council

General Nurse (NQF level 4)

Dispensing License

Certificate in Reproductive Health Care

Degree in Occupational Nursing

Membership of S.A.S.O.H.N ( Society of Occ. Health Nurses)

Spirometry/Audiometry

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of COID Act & OHS Act

Knowledge of legislation applicable to health services

Competencies:

Working with People

Adhering to Principles & Values

Writing & Reporting

Planning & Organizing

Coping With Pressures & Setbacks

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; AVI Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner Jobs in South Africa

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