OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The Occupational Health Nurse will be responsible for providing health services to employees by delivering primary health care, occupational health services, emergency care, health promotion, and managing workplace injuries and illnesses.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your key accountabilities include

• Providing on-site primary health care, emergency response, and coordinating referrals.
• Conducting pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical examinations to assess employee fitness for duty.
• Monitoring and managing work-related injuries, illnesses, and chronic conditions.
• Identifying workplace health hazards and participating in risk assessments.
• Promoting health education, wellness programs campaigns, and disease prevention initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and preparing reports in line with company standards.
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations and internal health policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

• Diploma in General Nursing/Occupational Health Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at least 2 of which should be at Post Occupational Health Qualifications
• Audiometry skills
• Spirometry testing skills
• Basic Life Support