PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) (X2 POSTS) Chief

POST 33/207 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Western/Southern Sub-structure and Klipfontein/Mitchell's Plain Sub-structure (based at Bellville Health Park)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683+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 Occupational Health Nursing Science. (R212). OR –
A 4 -year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification
(R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South
African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. – A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as
Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as
Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. At least 10
years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic
qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent
requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Required to travel
to provide support within the geographical area of the Chief Directorate: Metro
Health Services. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Practical knowledge of
Occupational Health and Risk Management. Good understanding of the District
Health Service (DHS). Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the
Acts, Regulations, Rules, and policies that governs Occupation Health and
Safety. Experience in OHS. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office).
DUTIES : Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District. Support the implementation
of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff. Ensure an effective provision, coordination, and management of the clinical occupational
health services. Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health service. Participate in Health Risk Assessments within the district. Assist in the
competency and skill assessment, identification of the need and advice on the education and training of staff. Maintains a sound Continuous Professional
development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Vallie Tel No: (021) 815-8685
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and
proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only
applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the postbasic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.