Occupational Health Nurse

REGISTERED PARAMEDIC / OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here. 

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We are seeking an experienced AHPRA Registered Nurse / Paramedic to fulfil the role of Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) joining the Health and Safety team at our Kanowna Belle Operations on a12 Month Fixed Term Basis. This opportunity is offer as a Kalgoorlie residential position eight days on, six days off roster, working 10 hours per day. 

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, the OHN’s primary role is to ensure the health of our workers through, the delivery of health services, health promotion, proactive injury management, monitoring of occupational health functions, supporting occupational hygiene programs, and the delivery of expert advice and assistance on health matters.

The Occupational Health Nurse is on call 24 hours to respond promptly to medical emergencies whilst on roster. 

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Provide emergency and non-emergency assistance and health care to the site workers.
• Assist in managing the sites processes in relation to health emergency preparedness through the regular review and updating of emergency procedures and response systems. 
• Provide relevant health care training and coaching as required by managers and including the members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). 
• Participate in emergency response training, when appropriate to understand the roles fulfilled during emergency response.
• Manage the emergency health facilities and assets onsite to ensure a timely, coordinated, and professional response.
• Assist the Health and Safety Department with projects as directed, by ensuring project compliance and quality, while identifying improvement opportunities. This will include but not be limited to occupational health and hygiene, health programs, and the administration of workers compensation claims.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent, or Bachelor of Paramedical Science or accepted equivalent (such as 10+ years with a State Ambulance Service with appropriate “on road” prehospital and remote experience), current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), current qualification or willingness to complete the Advanced Life Support (ALS) course, current manual “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence

Experience: Capacity to build key working relationships and effective communication skills, computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Micromine, health information databases and safety reporting systems e.g. INX, flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices, demonstrated experience in first responder or emergency health care. Experience working in the mining industry or similar, experienced in Workers Compensation and Injury Management, managing emergency response situations in mining including liasing with off-site medical providers and the RFDS as required

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of a team providing technical advice and support while contributing to Northern Star's dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!