Management occupational medical station PHC, Medical Surveillance, IOD and wellness programs
Stock control according to regulation
Management of sick leave and IOD
Liaison with outside stake holder and service provider such RMA, WCA and various hospital and private practices
HIRA and walk through in collaboration with safety department
Senior Occupational Health Nurse
Onderstepoort Biological Products
12.2019 - 04.2023
Served as a resource for employees experiencing personal or family health issues, offering guidance on available resources and support services.
Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
Management of COVID 19
Locum Occupational Health Nurse
Johnson Matthey Inc
10.2020 - 03.2022
Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
COVID 19 management
Medical Surveillance
Biological Monitoring
Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Cape Gate Pty Ltd
06.2016 - 11.2019
Day to day running of medical station on my shift
Primary healthcare cases, management of minor ailments and chronic conditions and referrals to local hospital/OHMP
Health promotion and effective medical assistance
Health education and wellness drive
Management of IODs and emergency in the plant, first aid cases and reportable cases
Management of all COID cases
Medical surveillance and Biological monitoring, such Pre employment, periodic medical, and Exit
Rehabilitation and placement of employee in amended duties
Monthly report as per medical station
Stock control
Wellness programme and to develop teaching programmes
Planning, development and administration of policies and procedures
Health and Risk assessment and report to the Senior Occupational health nurse
Maintenance of emergency equipments, daily checks and calibrations
Assist with recommendation of health matter to management and senior occupational health nurse
Management of lost time and sick
Assist with investigations with regards to work complaints
Reason for Leaving: Career Advancement
Occupational Health Nurse
SA Metal Group
03.2015 - 05.2016
Occupational Health Nurse
Working Knowledge International
02.2014 - 02.2015
Education
Matric -
Vele Secondary School
Baccalaureus Curations - Community Nursing Science, General Nursing Science, Midwifery And Psychiatric Nursing Science
University of Venda
Btech - Occupational Health Nursing Science and Nursing management Science
Tshwane University of Technology
Skills
Punctual, self-management and goal oriented
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Certificates And Courses
Dispensing course - Medunsa
Spirometry - ACTS
Audiometry with instruction 171 - ACTS
Vision Screening - ACTS
ALS and BLS
Leadership Positions
Secretary of student council, University of Venda, 12/04
Deputy Chairperson student council, University of Venda, 12/05
Chairperson of the student council, University of Venda, 12/06
Organiser, University of Limpopo, 12/12 - 12/13
Deputy Secretary of POPCRU shop steward, 12/12 - 12/13
Secretary of Interim workers’ committee, 12/13 - 12/14
Current Job Responsibilities
Day to day running of medical station
Primary healthcare cases, management of minor ailments and chronic conditions and referrals to local hospital/OHMP. Health promotion and effective medical assistance
Health education and wellness drive
Management of IODs and emergency in the plant, first aid cases and reportable cases
Management of all COID cases
Medical surveillance and Biological monitoring, such as Pre-employment, periodic medical, and Exit including follow ups
Rehabilitation and placement of employee in amended duties
Monthly report as per medical station
Stock control
Wellness programme and to develop teaching programmes
Planning, development and administration of policies and procedures
Health and Risk assessment and report to the Senior Occupational health nurse
Maintenance of emergency equipment, daily checks and calibrations
Assist with recommendation of health matters to management and senior occupational health nurse
Management of lost time and sick leave
Assist with investigations with regards to work complaints
Reason For Leaving
Career Advancement
Personal Competences
A team player with high ethical considerations
Highly motivated professional with exceptional people management skills
Flexible and adapt well to changing organizational needs
Ability to develop and implement new procedures
Functioning effectively in a multilingual/multicultural environment
Computer literate: Excellent on Word, internet, and Good on PowerPoint, Excel
Personal Information
Available: One Month
ID Number: 8007235493084
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African
Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
Timeline
Senior Occupational Health Nurse
Cape Gate
05.2023 - Current
Locum Occupational Health Nurse
Johnson Matthey Inc
10.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Occupational Health Nurse
Onderstepoort Biological Products
12.2019 - 04.2023
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Cape Gate Pty Ltd
06.2016 - 11.2019
Occupational Health Nurse
SA Metal Group
03.2015 - 05.2016
Occupational Health Nurse
Working Knowledge International
02.2014 - 02.2015
Baccalaureus Curations - Community Nursing Science, General Nursing Science, Midwifery And Psychiatric Nursing Science
University of Venda
Btech - Occupational Health Nursing Science and Nursing management Science