Occupational Health Nurse, Randburg – REF# IMR070-OH

An occupational health service in Randburg is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Health Nurse to provide occupational medical surveillance, employee healthcare and clinic support on a shift basis.

The successful candidate will conduct medical examinations, monitor employee health, maintain accurate medical records and support occupational health compliance within a mining or high-risk industrial environment.

Roles and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Conduct occupational medical examinations and record vital signs, medical histories and clinical assessments.
• Perform or coordinate occupational screening tests within training and authorisation.
• Assess fitness for work and monitor employees exposed to workplace hazards.
• Maintain confidential medical records, fitness certificates, surveillance files and examination schedules.
• Provide primary healthcare, first aid and emergency assessment; stabilise patients and coordinate referrals or transfers with paramedics.
• Support return-to-work assessments, follow-up care and specialist referrals.
• Identify and escalate occupational illnesses, abnormal findings, health risks and medical surveillance gaps.
• Support workplace inspections, risk assessments, health education and employee wellness initiatives.
• Compile occupational health reports and communicate work restrictions to authorised personnel while protecting confidentiality.
• Check clinic equipment, medicines and supplies; maintain stock, infection control and safe clinical waste disposal.
• Coordinate bookings, follow-ups and clinic activities with the OMP, occupational hygienist, mine management, paramedics and healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in General Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing, with valid SANC registration for the relevant additional qualification.
• Minimum of three to five years' relevant nursing experience.
• Experience in occupational health, mining or a high-risk industrial environment would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and medical surveillance practices.
• Understanding of mine health risks, occupational diseases and applicable Mine Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Clinical assessment skills and knowledge of occupational health risk identification and referral processes.
• Ability to conduct occupational medical assessments and specialised screening within professional registration, training and competency.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify abnormal findings, potential occupational illnesses and health risks, and initiate appropriate care or referrals.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and medical surveillance processes.
• Excellent record-keeping, documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, paramedics, healthcare professionals and mine management.
• Organised, accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to manage shift-based clinic duties and competing priorities.
• Professional, reliable and compassionate approach to employee care.
• Commitment to confidentiality, regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Proactive approach to health promotion, risk management and follow-up.

Work Hours:

Shifts

Start date:

1 November 2026

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.