Occupational Health Nurse
VACANCY
OPERATION
MAIDSTONE MILL
JOB TITLE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
GRADE
C4
REPORTS TO
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (SHE) MANAGER
Roles and
Responsibilities
ï‚· Provide high-quality Occupational and Primary Health Care
Services to Tongaat Hulett Employees
ï‚· To maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with
professional codes and statutes
ï‚· Dispense medication to patients according to the Medicine and
Substance related Act of 1965.
ï‚· Conduct and manage the Companys surveillance programme
ï‚· Coordination & conducting of annual medicals e.g., occupational
screenings such as Vision Screening, Spirometry and Audiometry
testing.
ï‚· Attend and respond to on-site medical incidents and follow up with
external medical service providers.
ï‚· Attend SHE committee meetings
ï‚· Monthly reporting of Health stats to Corporate office
ï‚· Assess and manage Chronic Diseases
ï‚· Safe keeping of clinic records
ï‚· Undertake clinic administration and report writing
ï‚· Conduct Occupational Health medical assessments and consulting
with company Dr where required
ï‚· Maintain Safety, Health and Environment programme at the clinic.
ï‚· Implement and review Health Risk assessments
ï‚· Distribution of monthly Health talks to promote health at all levels of
the operation
ï‚· Provide MSDS/Chemical training to relevant employees
ï‚· Inspect and compile reports for sanitation, plant hygiene and
amenities for personal hygiene
ï‚· Partake in Emergency drills
ï‚· Organise and lead wellness and health awareness programmes
Qualifications and
Experience
ï‚· Grade 12, Diploma or Occupational Health Degree.
ï‚· Certification: Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening are
essential.
ï‚· Valid Dispensing medical license
ï‚· Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
with full indemnity
ï‚· Minimum of five years experience on occupational setting,comprehensive exposure in an Occupational Health Service
ï‚· Able to assess, treat and manage PHC
ï‚· Drivers Licence Code 8 (code B)
ï‚· Strong admin background and proficient in the use of a computer to
compile reports, create orders & update stats (MS Office
proficiency).
ï‚· Good problem-solving ability.
ï‚· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
ï‚· Matured, with excellent communication skills and basic
understanding of IsiZulu.
Closing date
06 August 2025
Applications must be
sent to: