Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2: Specialty (Occupational Health and Safety)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Professional Nurse, specializing in Occupational Health and Safety, within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The department is a government entity responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa. This is a full-time position focused on managing and implementing occupational health services within a hospital setting. **What you will do** * Develop, manage and implement an effective Occupational Medical Surveillance Programme in the hospital. * Coordinate and manage an effective Occupational Health (OH) Clinical Service for staff. * Identify and mitigate Occupational Risks in the hospital. * Ensure governance, compliance and management of Occupational Health Services. * Provide training, capacity building and Occupational Health Awareness. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum educational qualification:** * Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing (R212). * OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * A post-graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Occupational Health Nursing. * **Registration with a professional council:** Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. * **Experience:** * **Grade 1:** A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * **Grade 2:** A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. * **Inherent requirements of the job:** * A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). * Willingness to work overtime if necessary. * Willingness to work flexible hours if necessary. * **Competencies (knowledge/skills):** * Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules and Governmental Policies that governs Occupation Health and Safety in the Western Cape. * Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making. * Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Occupational Health Services. * Computer literacy skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook). **Who should apply** An SANC-registered Professional Nurse with a specialization in Occupational Health Nursing, holding either a post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the field. Candidates should possess substantial general nursing experience (4-14 years depending on the grade applied for, with additional specialized experience required for Grade 2). The ideal applicant will have a valid driver’s license, be flexible with working hours, and demonstrate strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the Western Cape. Key skills include planning, organizing, coordination, analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and computer literacy (MS Office). **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/professional-nurse-grade-1-to-2-specialty-occupational-health-and-safety-western-cape-department-of-health-and-wellness Source: myjobmag

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• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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