Appointment requirements
General Nursing diploma or degree
Community Nursing Science or Public Health Nursing diploma
Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
Certificate/Diploma in Primary Healthcare, Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care
Occupational Health Nurses to do audiometric tests in the workplace and trained in Instruction 171 to do Audiometry
Certificate in Audiometry and registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses to do audiometric tests in the workplace
Certificate in Spirometry Certificate in Pharmacology and licence to dispense
Registration with the South African Nursing Council
At least three years' experience in an occupational health nursing practice
Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence and own transport
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Primary functions
Manage minor ailments
Develop occupational risk profiles
Order and control pharmacy stock
Conduct a medical surveillance programme
Manage injuries on duty
Perform fitness-for-work evaluations
Conduct workplace, home and hospital visits
Provide a specialist occupational health consultation and advisory service
Render a chief occupational nursing relief service
Render a functional occupational nursing service on a relief basis to other
occupational health clinics
Conduct occupational-related health information programmes
Investigate occupational diseases and incidents
Render medical services, dispense medication and issue first aid stock
Provide occupational health advice and information
Provide absenteeism management support
Provide first aid supplies
Manage the occupational health clinic