Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

-Introduction

Momentum Health Solutions (MHS), an entity of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings delivers sustainable, integrated health and wellness solutions that meet the needs of clients in the different segments and maximise lifetime client value. We build and maintain a culture of innovation and create value through unique insights into how to achieve specific outcomes by using a defined set of Wellness capabilities.
Role Purpose

The role of the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner is to provide a comprehensive occupational healthcare programme to clients, whilst adhering to all legal requirements.
Requirements
- BTech Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
- Certificates in Audiology and Spirometry
- A valid dispensing license
- It is essential to be in possession of a valid driver's licence and insured vehicle
- Must be registered with South African Nursing Council as an Occupational Health Practitioner
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing
- Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation
Duties & Responsibilities
- Create a year-to-date medical surveillance plan in accordance with the hygiene survey and health risk assessment
- Implement and execute a risk-based medical surveillance program to identify health risks early
- Monitoring & managing of chronic conditions to ensure compliance with treatment to positively affect productivity
- Consultation, counselling, and/or referral of employees when needed
- Promote wellness in the workplace by conducting frequent health education talks with site employees
- Implement & manage a medical waste program
- Treat and manage IOD’s to minimise lost time from injuries
- Manage, administrate, and follow up on Injuries on Duty cases according to company policy, from injury to return to work or possible incapacity
- Assist with worker integration into the workplace after a prolonged absence
- Ordering of occupational health service stock and equipment, as well as the keeping of inventory
- Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters
- Monitor and analyse health trends and the reporting thereof
- Provide comprehensive monthly reports against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets
- Identify trends related to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are implemented
- Ensure good housekeeping and maintenance of the clinic and occupational health service equipment
- Perform hygiene inspections on the site
- Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback and escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder
- Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within the area of responsibility
- Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry, and legislation knowledge
Competencies
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent listening listening skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate
- Ability to build a good rapport
- Ability to stay calm and composed
- Ability to work under pressure
- Empathetic and compassionate nature
- Ability to perform tasks with integrity, within the ethical standards of the nursing profession

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.