At BAE Systems Australia, we do interesting work that matters and enjoy what we do. We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work.
We have a Permanent Full-Time opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard Offices, SA. We embrace flexible work arrangements, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.
In this role, as the Occupational Health Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the onsite Health Centre services to ensure delivery of quality Occupational Health, Medical and Emergency care to all employees and business partners on site.
You will be responsible for:
* Implementation of the Early Intervention Program, Injury Management treatment protocols/plans to administer first aid treatment, review, assess and retreat to support optimum recovery of injured employees supporting their physical and psychosocial needs.
* Monitoring the health status of all employees through pre-employment medical screening, task-related periodical health monitoring to comply with legislative requirements.
* Ensuring the Health Centre meets all legislative requirements and adheres to them, including Poisons Permit governance, Medication Standing Orders, Workers Compensation legislation and Worksafe regulatory requirements.
* Providing initial assessment of injuries and illness reported by employees, which can lead to early diagnosis and facilitate early recovery for work and non-work-related injury or illness.
* Recording injuries reported by workers and any associated incident in the BAE Systems Australia electronic injury management database.
* Assisting the SHE Team with health promotion education activities on employment and lifestyle issues for all personnel.
* Coordinating medical appointments for injured workers with appropriate medical professionals, accompanying injured workers when required.
About the successful candidate:
* An Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Essential).
* Relevant Occupational Health Nursing experience and/or Emergency Nursing experience.
* Registered General Nurse with current registration with AHPRA.
* At least 5 years post registration experience.
* Must be able to work autonomously.
* Current CPR certificate.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Advanced Life Support qualification (desirable).
* Accredited Drug and Alcohol Testing certification (desirable).
* Audiometric Testing Certification (desirable).
We believe in hiring for potential and encourage applications from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience.
We welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions and are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
#J-18808-Ljbffr