Staff Health Nurse - Pinelands, South Africa - Western Cape Blood Service

Western Cape Blood Service

Verified Company

Pinelands, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Are you a unique, self-motivated and disciplined Staff Nurse? Do you pride yourself on your precise skills and work accuracy? Are you passionate about helping people?

The Western Cape Blood Service is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to collect, process and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape.

Job Description:

To ensure that all staff occupational health and safety related work policy documents in the workplace are kept up to date
To conduct physical examinations, screening tests and diagnose common medical conditions and chronic ill health presented at staff health
To assess and manage any medical emergencies and workrelated injuries within the workplace
To Complete and submit all documentation relating to the Compensation of Injuries on Duty (COID) cases
To Follow up all workrelated incidents/accidents and assists with the implementation of corrective action, if appropriate.
Accurate recording of Injury on Duty statistics and reporting for authorization by the Health & Safety Committee
Conduct occupation specific screening tests in line with medical screening program
To actively participate in the management of highrisk occupational health related cases
To manage the ordering, distribution and usage of medication stock
Actively promote staff health and wellbeing in the work place

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

Strong interpersonal skills

- communication, empathy and conflict resolution

Must be comfortable interacting with individuals from various departments
Have a friendly disposition and willingness to advocate for the employee and employer in the workplace
Be "Staff Health Centric"Have a good understanding of staff health and wellbeing and the importance thereof
Have a good understanding of the OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Must be able to plan and manage healthcare strategies within the work environment
Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality of health information in accordance with professional codes, statutes and regulations
Punctuality is essential as the clinic operates strictly from 08h00—16h00
To be contactable during clinic hours
Accuracy in data collection and strong data analysis skills
Attention to detail is paramount

Minimum Requirements

5 year post Professional Nurse Qualification, experience in an Occupational Health environment would be an advantage
Occupational Health Nursing degree (BTech 2 year)
Spirometry qualification & experience will be an advantage
Valid registration with SANC
Computer literate with strong excel skills
A valid and unendorsed code 08 driver's license
Reliable transport