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Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at I&J Limited
A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision.
I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner at I&J, Cape Town Waterfront. The purpose of this role is to manage, treat and refer work related injuries on duty, and manage and treat emergency health management and resuscitation.
Line Manager: Senior HR Manager
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Examine, diagnose and treat presenting illnesses and injuries
Record accurate and confidential medical information for patients
Provide primary health care to all employees within our scope of practice
Refer to outside agencies/Day hospitals for specialist treatment
Conduct daily health education, one on one, regarding health and wellness
Order drugs and medications within surgery budget controlled by the clinic and assist with forecasting budget requirements
Conduct medical surveillance programme including entrance employment medicals, annual medicals, and job specific annual medicals for cold store and hyster drivers
Identify and treat infectious diseases which could impact the quality of our product
Ensure annual audiograms are conducted on all employees who enter a noise zone
Maintain close liaison with the Risk Department regarding injuries on duty
Liaise and refer to doctors on all cases of possible disability
Conduct monthly hypertension and family planning clinics weekly
Order and re-stock First Aid boxes
Manage costs effectively
Ability to work varying shifts across different I&J sites
Ability to accurately update and maintain records
Work across sites within a 10km radius
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
5 years in an Occupational Health environment
Primary health care experience
Emergency care and emergency drugs exposure and experience
Injury on duty management
Qualifications:
Registration with the SA Nursing Council
General Nurse – NQF level 4
Valid Dispensing License
Certificate in Reproductive Health Care
Degree in Occupational Nursing
Membership of S.A.S.O.H.N (Society of Occupational Health Nurses)
Spirometry/Audiometry
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of COID & OHS Acts
Knowledge of legislation applicable to health services
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Title: Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner
Company: I&J Limited
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Healthcare (Healthcare Nursing)
