Jem Health is a successful and growing national company that aims to provide high quality pre-employment/occupational health assessment services to our clients with an overarching goal to promote a safe work place. Through our consistent quality, evidence based assessments and caring about what we do, we help both the individual prospective employees, and the employing company to reduce their risk of harm in the workplace.
The Role
An opportunity has presented through growth for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Jem Health team as a Registered Nurse/Occupational Health Assessor (OHA) on a permanent part-time basis. Your role will be to provide exceptional service, consistent quality and attention to detail in the delivery of employment-related health assessments and occupational health initiatives. The role involves conducting a range of occupational health assessments - including audiometry, spirometry, functional assessments, and drug and alcohol screening - as well as completing associated clinical documentation for multiple corporate clients.
This role is anticipated to be offered at 2-3 days per week, and will be based at our Newcastle Clinic at Waratah - note that you must be available on Wednesdays. We can be flexible and work around study, second jobs and home commitments for the right applicant(s), and we even offer a retention bonus for staying with us for more than a year!
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
* Occupational Health Assessments including pre-employment medicals, audiometry, spirometry, ECGs, drug screening, functional capacity assessments and fitness testing
* Conducting NSW Order 43 Medical Assessments
* Timely and accurate reporting
* High level compliance and observation of privacy act
* Worker health checks
* General administration
* Monitoring and maintaining stock levels & equipment
* Health and wellness projects, initiatives, training and promotion
* Contribute to client relationship management, continuous improvement and business growth initiatives
* Commitment and compliance to strong safety culture
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following:
* Bachelor degree in Health Science (Nursing) or similar health discipline
* High interest in occupational health
* Registration/accreditation with AHPRA
* Current and maintained First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain/renew)
* Experience with Order 43 Medical Assessments (desirable)
* Order 43 Approved Spirometry Certification (or willingness to obtain)
* Order 43 Approved Audiometry Certification (or willingness to obtain)
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport
* Intermediate to strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and using two screens
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills
* Willingness to learn and grow
* Team contributor
* High level of professionalism
* A very high level of care and attention to detail
* Exceptional time management, organisational skills and ability to work autonomously and as a team
* High level of emotional intelligence
* Desirable but not essential Criteria
* Experience/exposure to Occupational Health
* Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS (desirable)
* Experience or Qualification in Audiometry (highly desirable)
* Experience or Qualification in Spirometry (highly desirable)
* Experience or Qualification in Drug and Alcohol Screening (highly desirable)
* Valid Drivers Licence
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Working holiday visa applicants are welcome to apply.
The Workplace
Jem Health prides itself on a culture of respect and providing a supportive and progressive work environment where our people are important. You will be part of a team of medical and allied health professionals working together to deliver second-to-none service value to our clients. In addition, an attractive, above award hourly wage will be offered to the successful applicant in line with skills and experiences.
The Recruitment Process
Recruitment and selection process will require candidates to participate in an online and/or face-to-face interview and assessment process, and successfully complete a pre-employment medical and functional assessment, drug and alcohol screen and background checks. Both new graduates and experienced health professionals are encouraged to apply. Jem Health recognises the contribution that a diverse workforce makes to continuous improvement and client services delivery and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: With Question 4 of the screening questions, the system will only allow you to select one answer. Please note down all your available days of work in the following long answer response (How many hours over the week are you available to work?)