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Sibahle Buthelezi
Occupational Health Nurse Pratictioner
Barberton
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at OHSCARE, enhancing workplace safety through effective hazard identification and health promotion. Expert in medical surveillance and return-to-work coordination, successfully reducing workplace injuries by implementing targeted safety measures and fostering strong communication between employees and management.
Occupational health professional with strong expertise in workplace health and safety. Skilled in risk assessment, injury prevention, and health education. Known for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to evolving workplace needs. Reliable, empathetic, and results-driven, ensuring optimal health outcomes in dynamic environments.
Multilingual Occupational Health Nurse with 3 years screening employees for vision, hearing and pulmonary issues. Composed professional with experience educating people in disease prevention. Promoting analytical, communication and leadership skills.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse Pratictioner
OHSCARE ,Nkomati Mine, Galaxy Gold Mine and Nkomati Anthracite Mine
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted health assessments to identify workplace hazards and employee needs.
- Developed and implemented health promotion programs to enhance employee well-being.
- Travel to various client sites, setting up temporary testing spaces while maintaining strict clinical standards
- Assess employee health status against job risk profiles and determine workplace fitness.
- Conduct medical surveillance: perform pre- employment ,periodic and exit medical examinations.
- Conduct and oversee audiometry,spirometry,vision screening and biological monitoring.
- Secure employees files and medical records.
- Provided guidance on return-to-work processes following injury or illness, facilitating smoother transitions back to work.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Department of Health
04.2006 - 12.2012
Create an update patient care plans.
Supervise and guide junior nurses
Assessing and observing patients
Assisting in medical procedures.
Operating and monitoring medical equipment
Educating patients and family members on treatment plans
Administering medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health in Nursing - Nursing Science
Tshwane Univesity Of Technology
Nelspruit. Mpumalanga 04.2001 -
Diploma in Nursing Administration - Nursing Administration
Tshwane University of Technology
Nelspruit, South Africa 04.2001 -
Diploma in Midwifery -
Benedictine Nursing College
Nongoma, KZN 04.2001 -
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Ceza Nursing School
Ulundi, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Workplace safety
Hazard identification
Clinical judgment
Health promotion
Medical record-keeping
Confidentiality practices
Injury prevention
Program management
Drug testing
Ergonomic assessments
Biological monitoring
Return to work coordination
Certification
Certificate in Dispensing
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse Pratictioner
OHSCARE ,Nkomati Mine, Galaxy Gold Mine and Nkomati Anthracite Mine
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Department of Health
04.2006 - 12.2012
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health in Nursing - Nursing Science
Tshwane Univesity Of Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma in Nursing Administration - Nursing Administration
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma in Midwifery -
Benedictine Nursing College
04.2001 -
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Ceza Nursing School
04.2001 -
Interests
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Isizulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Location Preference
On-SiteAccomplishments
- Achieved nursing excellence award in 2014.
Affiliations
- SASOHN
- SANC
Quote
Life is something that happens to you while you’re making other plans.
Margaret Milar