Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner

From a humble fishing company established in 1964, the Sea Harvest Group has grown to become a leading seafood, aquaculture, agri-processing and branded Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business that's recognised and respected throughout South Africa and the world. From here, the group has built its national and global footprint, developing a strong reputation and fostering solid long-term relationships with its geographically diverse international customer base.

• Reporting to: General Manager
• Department: Health & Safety
• Location: Philippi, Cape Town

To support the health, safety, and well-being of all employees by delivering clinical care, preventing workplace injuries and illnesses, and ensuring compliance with occupational health standards in a food production environment.

• Administer and dispense medication and treatment to employees on-site, where required.
• Provide Family Planning information and administering contraceptives as needed.
• Maintain employee's medical files up to date.
• Ensures that contents of first aid boxes on-site are adequate and in line with compliance requirements, lists of contents and protocols re the management of these.
• Ensure that all Work-related incidents are timeously assessed and treated - either by administering appropriate care in situ or referring the case to the Company's doctor or other suitable general practitioner. Maintain accurate and complete records of all work incidents.
• Perform patient assessments, record medical histories, determine how an injury or illness may have occurred, develop or contribute to treatment plans.
• Co-ordinate Audiometry testing at suitable facilities and with appropriately qualified practitioners, as required.

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Valid Dispensing License and SANC Membership.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

• Reliability
• Quality Focused (including detail orientation)
• Safety Focus
• Judgement and Decision-making