We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

Medical Surveillance & Employee Wellbeing

• Promotion of wellness and prevention of occupational injuries and diseases.
• Pre-employment, Periodical and Exit Medicals/health assessments.
• Biological monitoring and Medical testing where necessary.
• Assist with Work Exposure Risk Profiles (WREP’s) and Man Job Specifications to enable appropriate Medical Surveillance.
• Identification & Monitoring of special vulnerable groups.
• Epidemiological surveillance where applicable.
• Job Placement and Rehabilitation.
• Impairment assessment and disability management
• Assist with worker integration into the workplace after prolonged absence due to illness or injury and assess fitness to work or refer for such assessment.
• Monitoring of personal protection methods including the implementation of a risk based Immunisation programme.
• Counselling and/or referral of employees when needed to ensure optimal physical and mental wellbeing.
• Health promotion and maintenance, including coordination of employee wellbeing days/initiatives.
• Provide Clinical care by assisting with:
• Emergency Medical Care when needed.
• Managing occupational injuries and diseases.
• Recognise chronic disease early and monitor these conditions to ensure productivity by screening; early referral; health education and encouragement of compliance with treatment and lifestyle charges.
• Monitoring staff sickness absence and working to reduce it, in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate, complete, updated and confidential health records for each employee.

Radiation Safety

•   Co-ordinate radiation medicals and assist with over exposure incidents.

•   Monitor radiation worker exposure doses and assist with Dosimetry Coordination and Management

•   Participate in Radiation Protection committee Meetings when requested by the RSO and/or License holder.

Risk Management

• Review of Site specific Health risk assessments and review of WREP’s based on site specific SHEQ Risk Assessments
• Provide input in terms of MS Requirements and/or controls required for health risks.

Occupational health and Safety Programme

• Revise the Occupational Health Programme annually with the OHS Coordinator / SHE Manager for input and approval by the Occupational Health and Safety committee and Management team.
• Attend the OHS committee meetings.

COIDA

• Work closely with SHE Managers, HR and Group COID Administrator to coordinate and manage occupationally acquired diseases and/or work related injuries.

Quality Reviews & Auditing

• Participate in Occupational Health Self-assessments, Quality reviews and/or external certification audits.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Build and maintain Internal and stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Education and training facilitation

• Provide health education:  e.g.  Alcohol abuse, smoking, lifestyle diseases, shift work, HIV, TB, Mental Health etc.
• Implementation of Health Education and Awareness Days or initiatives
• Assist with moving and handling training programmes
• Initiate and coordinate  stress awareness and fatigue programmes

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goal.
• Work closely with SHE Manager, Infection prevention control practitioners, Line Managers and HOD’s to support them in Occupational Health related matters.

• Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Attend workshops and seminars related to Occupational Health.

Requirements

• Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF 6/7 qualification.
• Registration with SANC as an OHNP.
• Registration with SASOHN will be advantageous.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.