Enrolled Nurse at City Power Johannesburg

Appointment Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate (Enrolled Nurse).
• 3 years’ relevant experience in occupational health care.

Mandatory Professional Body Registration:

• South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Primary Function:

• Perform employee health and wellness, provide basic medical care (Primary Health), and assist with health screening, and support various health-related programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Occupational Health:

• Assisting clients with the completion of medical surveillance questionnaires and all other relevant clinic documentation.
• Conduct health screenings for employees, including measuring vital signs, performing basic medical tests, and documenting results accurately.
• Provide immediate first aid assistance in case of workplace injuries or medical emergencies, and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
• Assistance with the workplace facility inspections and the reporting of results under the guidance and supervision of the OHNP.
• Assistance with the general housekeeping of the clinic.
• Performance of technical duties such as audiometry, spirometry and vision screening under the supervision of the registered practitioner.
• Inspection and refill of first aid boxes.

Primary Health Care:

• Assistance with the execution of required nursing and administrative duties within scope of practice, including chronic monitoring and reporting of all results to the OHNP.
• Implementation of infection control and health and safety measures.
• Maintenance and refilling of clinic stock.
• Performance of any other duties delegated by the registered nursing practitioner within scope of practice.
• Providing health and family planning information to individuals and groups.
• Promote quality improvement initiatives within primary health care settings.
• Implement strategies for health promotion and disease prevention within primary health care.

Wellness Initiatives:

• Collaborate with HR and wellness committees to plan and execute health promotion campaigns, wellness challenges, and fitness activities to encourage healthy lifestyle choices among employees.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, occupational health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and integrated healthcare services for employees.