Sappi Careers – Nursing Assistant

Job Description:

Sappi Ngodwana Mill requires a Nursing Assistant to assist with the maintenance of a healthy workforce, establish support functions that aim to improve employee safety and productivity, and to implement systems that ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct Audiometry, vision and lung function testing and ensure daily calibration of spirometer and audiometer (after certification and training).
• Accurate record keeping and reporting of consultations in medical records through electronic data management for legal and statistical requirements in accordance confidentiality clause
• Educate regarding chronic and acute treatment, the correct intake of their medication, diet, partner disclosure and holistic health management
• Conduct plant visits and inspections to ensure cleanliness and to identify certain basic health risks
• Assist with medical waste care management
• Schedule medical examinations, take patient history prior to medical examination and conduct basic observations including blood pressure, pulse, weight, urine, and height to assist in completion of medical examinations
• Assist with wound care
• Participate in relevant committee structures. e.g., Health and Safety, EWB peer educators and visit departments/sections to discuss health-related issues.
• Monitor and assist substance abusers and assist with the follow up
• Assist with appointments and referrals to external service providers as per standard operating procedures.
• Conduct HCT counselling and testing

Job Requirements:

• Registration with South African Nursing council or the Health Professionals council
• First aid level 1
• General Nursing Assistant qualification/ Basic Ambulance Assistant qualification
• 1 Year experience in a clinical environment or similar
• Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry
• Health Care initiated Testing (HCT) certificate

Job Details:

Company: Sappi

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Ngodwana, Mpumalanga, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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