Transnet is looking for a Occupational Health Sister responsible for the provision of onsite health care services to Transnet employees

Transnet is looking for a Occupational Health Sister responsible for the provision of onsite health care services to Transnet employees

DEADLINE: 03 February 2025

Position Purpose

Provision of onsite health care services to Transnet National Ports Authority and other Port users’ employees to ensure employee wellness, reduce absenteeism thereby improve productivity and to provide Occupational Health Care as per the Legislation.

Position Outputs

1. Consult employees and record all findings to ensure accurate information is captured in compliance to legal requirements
2. Trace chronic treatment defaulters to ensure that compliance to treatment is adhered to.
3. Empower individuals by giving health education and conducting counselling sessions
4. Check and countersign drug registers with registered nurse as per legal requirement
5. Attend to emergencies to prevent complications and save lives.
6. Replenish first aid boxes for use at the depots
7. Compile and analyse data to give meaningful reports
8. Assist doctor with minor procedures
9. Conduct medical examinations to ensure that suitable employeesbare placed in the correct job as per inherent requirements
10. Sort clients according to needs for the doctor
11. Check medical equipment to ensure optimal utilisation
12. Filing and safekeeping of medical files to ensure confidentiality.
13. Assist in ordering clinic supplies to ensure that all employee needs are addressed.
14. Check stock shortages to ensure facility is well supplied.
15. Establish rapport with employees by ensuring privacy and always maintaining confidentiality of information.
16. Update information on the computer system if necessary.
17. Working with different departments to ensure employee needs are met (EAP, HR, and Management).
18. Implement duties delegated by the Senior Sister.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Diploma in Nursing or 4 years B CUR Degree in Nursing or Occupational Nursing.
• Dispensing License.
• Certificate in Audiometry, Spirometry.
• Valid driver’s licence – Code 8.
• Computer Literacy.
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in Occupational Health Nursing

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