Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP)

Location: East Rand, Gauteng

Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time Position

Working Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 16:00

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Market-Related (Based on Experience)

About the Opportunity

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Medical Centre in the East Rand, for an experienced and professional Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP)

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting employee health, safety, and wellbeing by delivering comprehensive occupational health services, health surveillance programmes, and medical assessments in accordance with legislative and industry requirements.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP) who is passionate about workplace health and safety, highly organised, and able to work independently in a professional healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health Services

• Conduct occupational health assessments and medical surveillance examinations.

• Perform specialised occupational health tests, including:

  • Audiometry

  • Spirometry

  • Vision Screening

  • ECGs

• Design, implement, and manage employee health surveillance programmes.

• Monitor employee health trends and identify potential workplace health risks.

• Conduct follow-up assessments and referrals for employees in high-risk environments.

Workplace Health & Safety

• Collaborate with safety officers and management to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.

• Promote health and wellness initiatives within the workplace.

• Participate in workplace risk assessments and occupational health programmes.

• Attend meetings relating to health and safety policies and occupational health trends.

Clinical & Emergency Care

• Provide initial treatment for workplace injuries and medical emergencies.

• Coordinate referrals to appropriate healthcare providers where necessary.

• Support management and employees with health-related guidance and interventions.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and occupational health documentation.

• Prepare monthly and annual occupational health reports.

• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and industry standards.

• Manage clinic administration and day-to-day operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

• Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner Qualification (Essential)

• Current SASOHN Registration (Essential)

• Professional Indemnity Insurance (Essential)

• Certificate in Audiometry

• Certificate in Spirometry

• Vision Screening Qualification

• Registration as an Audiometrist with SASOHN (where applicable)

Experience

• Previous experience in an Occupational Health environment

• Experience conducting medical surveillance programmes and occupational health assessments

• Experience with occupational health reporting and compliance requirements

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent administrative and reporting abilities

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems

• Dependable, proactive, and patient-focused approach

 The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about promoting workplace health and safety

• Highly organised and detail-oriented

• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced occupational health environment

• Professional, ethical, and client-focused

• A team player with strong problem-solving abilities

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 16:00

Remuneration

Market-Related – Depending on Experience

How to Apply

Please email your CV and supporting documents to:

📧 [email protected]

Subject line: Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner – East Rand

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