- Krugersdorp
- Salary: Market Related
- Commission: None
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Pro Rata 13th Cheque
- Reference: CLW OHNP 012026
Vacancy Details
Employer: ZIMCO Group (PTY) Ltd
Castle Lead Works manufacturers a wide range of lead products. The vacancy is at the manufacturing plant situated in Krugersdorp. The company is seeking to recuit a qualified, competent Occupational Health Nurse / Sister to manage the on site Occupational Health Clinic. Proven experience with regards occupational health is non negotiable.
Clinic operating hours: Monday (07h00 - 16h00), Tuesday (07h00 - 13h00) and Thursday (07h00 - 13h00). The successful candidate will work an average of 83 hours for the month.
Key Functions:
a) Primary health care and chronic disease management for staff (less than 50 employees).
b) Pre-employment medical screening of new recruitments and exit medical examinations for exiting employees.
c) Facilitate blood lead sampling every two months for employees exposed to lead. Maintain records for comparison and reference.
c) Control of clinic inventory (medicines, equipment, testing strips) etc. Ensure sufficient stock at all times to carry out duties without delays due to "no stock". Follow procurement processes to replenish stock.
d) Participate in accident investigations and Health & Safety meetings.
e) Facilitate referrals to the Occupational Medical Practitioner or external health care providers, when the need arises.
f) Maintain first aid boxes in terms of Health & Safety legislation in conjunction with appointed First Aiders.
g) Facilitate Wellness education / awareness.
h) Facilitate audiometric testing as per legislative requirement.
Required Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Trustworthy
- Attention-To-Detail
- Dedication
Candidate Requirements
Education:
Grade 12 or equivalent plus Diploma in Occupational Health, Registered Nurse with SA Nursing Council, Dispensing License for Health Care Professionals, Audiometry Certificate. (Non negotiable certifications)
Experience:
At lease 5 years in a Manufacturing environment as an Occupational Health Nurse. Knowledge of lead and its risk would be advantageous.
Knowledge and Skills:
Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to capture staff records / information for record keeping. Ability to communicate via email with internal and external stake holders.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Dedicated to service excellence.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Empathy and compassion.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance.
Other
Own transport.
Live within a 25 km radius of the company for rapid response in cases of emergencies.
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About ZIMCO Group (PTY) Ltd
The Zimco Group, a R1 billion-a-year business, is South Africa's leading producer of Industrial and Base minerals, a major producer and supplier of Zinc, Lead, Aluminium Metal and Alloys, related chemicals and engineering plastics. Zimco was purchased by Eco-Bat Technologies Limited in March 1999. Eco-Bat Technologies Limited is the parent company for a group of companies engaged in the smelting, manufacturing and marketing of lead and lead products, with operations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Austria and the USA.
Divisions of the Zimco Group can currently be split into three broad product-related divisions, namely Plastics, Industrial Materials and Metals. The Group is well placed through its operations to respond to customers' needs for quality materials and components. Advanced technology permits the group to focus on import replacement as well as establishing avenues for increased exports.
The policy of developing profitable growth through the improvement of existing businesses, new product lines, the benefication of existing product lines and increased export trade has enabled the Zimco Group to remain competitive. All strategic opportunities to grow the Group are evaluated in order to ascertain whether these conform with long term corporate goals.
