Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as a Professional Nurse Occupational Health where you will be responsible to provide quality medical occupational nursing care to all patients to establish the physical, psychological and social well-being of patients.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Number of positions :2

Location of positions: Rustenburg Complex

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Participate in the formulation of an annual calendar that outlines key activities for the year in relation to execution of broader medical and nursing plans.Create a quarterly and monthly plan for key nursing activities that contribute to the achievement of the annual plan.Monitor daily planning of activities and tasks to ensure timeous completion of tasks ahead of deadlines.Formulate a duty roster/ schedule and allocate staff to various stations in line with the leave schedule.Conduct medical examinations and fitness assessments based on parameters as stipulated in the COP on Minimum Standards of Fitness to Perform Work on a Mine and the COP on Medical Surveillance;Refer health conditions requiring further intervention and that impacts on fitness for duty status to the relevant specialist; and on return determine fitness to work in discussion with the OMP.Refer conditions which are non-occupational to the relevant Health Care Worker for further management.Assists in health risk management, i.e. gathering health and hazard data, and uses the data to prevent injury and illnesses.Assists in workplace examinations, in conjunction with other occupational health practitioners, i.e. Section 12.1 Appointee.Assists in follow-up of fitness to work of employees with chronic diseases, as requested by the OMP from time-to-time.Engages in health promotion programs to encourage workers to take responsibility for their own health.Renders emergency care services where applicableAdvises the employer on legal and regulatory compliance on occupational medicine and health issues where applicable.Where both PHC services and Occupational Medicine Services are provided on site by the OHNP, she/he performs the functions aboveProvide occupational health nursing expertise in line with the set Mine, Health and Safety Regulatory standards.Conduct pre-employment medical examination in accordance to occupational risk matrix medical examination protocols.Conduct pre-placement and transfer medicals in accordance to medical examination protocols.Provide a baseline health status and determining fitness for duty.Conduct periodic health screening to detect early signs of target organ damage related to specific health hazard exposure.Identify and ensure early and prompt intervention measures to affected employees and referrals to appropriate functionaries.Provide a report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases.Conduct exit medicals to detect and exclude possible occupational diseases related to occupational exposure.Follow organisational standards and procedures for medical surveillance process.Conduct health assessment to determine ability to work and provide prevention and treatment of existing health conditions to employee/client.Present recommendations to OMP to make medical occupational health decisions that is presented to line managers.Ensure medical records are recorded, signed and filed through a well-managed data management system.Assess, monitor and provide support to patients with medical problems impacting on work ability.Provide input into incident investigations.Contribute to the health and wellness initiatives that promote employee health across allocated operations.Ensure that reports are prepared according to prescribed standard and distributed to the relevant supervisorWork at clinics in various locations

QualificationsGrade 12Diploma or Degree in NursingBTech Occupational Health NursingRegistered with SA Nursing CouncilBasic Life Support certificateCertificate in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision - AdvantageousDispensing Certificate – AdvantageousDriver’s License

Experience:

3 - 5 years’ experience as a Professional NurseAdditional 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Operations:

Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role

Management:

Risk management techniques and critical controls

Compliance:

Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirementsKnowledge of relevant mining & labour legislationProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteProficient in communication skillsProficient in organisation skillsEmerging in counselling skills

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

Closing date: 12 February 2025