Occupational Health and Safety Nurse

Post Summary

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of hospital employees. The primary responsibility is to assess, prevent, and manage work-related health risks, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. The OHN also provides counseling, education, and support to employees, promoting physical and mental well-being through preventive health measures. In essence, the OHN acts as a vital link between employee health and hospital operations, ensuring a healthy workforce while minimizing occupational health risks.

• Workplace Health Promotion
• Workplace Health statistics
• Health guidance and counselling
• Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
• Rehabilitation track and follow-up
• Training and education
• Health Surveillance Programs
• Injury and Illness Management
• Infection Prevention (Employee health)
• Communication and collaboration
• Inventory Management
• Risk Management
• Participate in workplace health investigations
• Reporting and administration
• Stakeholder collaboration
• WCA/COIDA and occupational injury management

• A nursing degree/diploma with registration as an RN.
• Postgraduate training in occupational health nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as both a General Nurse and an Occupational Health Nurse is essential.
• Training in advanced first aid, CPR, and emergency care techniques is needed. (e.g., BLS/ACLS - Basic/Advanced Life Support certification.
• Certification to administer vaccines.

• 2-5 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 1-3 years in occupational health.
• COIDA/WCA (Workmen's Compensation Act/Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act).
• 1-3 Year Practical Health compliance and guidance experience.