Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2: Specialty (OCCUPATIONAL Health & Safety)

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REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus 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 in Occupational Health Nursing (R212). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nurs ing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Occupational Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) Willingness to work overtime if necessary. Willingness to work flexible hours if necessary. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules and Governmental Policies that governs Occupation Health and Safety in the Western Cape. Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Occupational Health Services. Computer literacy skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook). NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clin ical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on c ondition 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 post basic qualification or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant speciality. DUTIES: Develop, manage and implement an effective Occupational Medical Surveillance Programme in the hospital. Coordinate and manage an effective Occupational Health (OH) Clinical Service for staff. Identification and Mitigation of Occupational Risks in the hospital. Governance, compliance and management of Occupational Health Services. Training, Capacity Building and Occupational Health Awareness. SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: George Regional Hospital ENQUIRIES: Ms M Cillie Tel No: (044) 802-4498 Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

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