Occupational Health Nurse

About the Company

Northern Star Resources are an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, with 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.

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.

About the Role

Northern Star Resources are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to join the Health and Safety team in a 12 Month Fixed Term position at our KCGM Operations. This opportunity is offered as a Kalgoorlie residential 8:6 roster, working 12 hours per day.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, the OHN’s primary role is to ensure the health of employees and contractors through; the delivery of professional health and medical services, health promotion, proactive injury management, monitoring of occupational health functions and the delivery of expert advice and assistance on health and medical matters.

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

Here's what awaits you:

• Promote and adhere to Northern Star methodologies, policies, procedures and standards by consistently maintaining a high quality of work across all allocated functions.
• Provide emergency and non-emergency assistance and medical care to the site.
• Provide relevant medical training and coaching to members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Participate in emergency response training, when appropriate, in order to understand the roles fulfilled during emergency response.
• Manage the medical facilities and assets onsite to ensure a timely, coordinated, and professional response.
• Assist the WHS 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, medical programs, and the administration of workers compensation claims.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor or Diploma of Paramedical Science or accepted equivalent (s) OR Bachelor or Diploma of Science (Nursing) or equivalent.
  • Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Current qualification in Advanced Life Support (ALS).
  • Current manual “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in first responder or emergency medical care.
  • Familiarisation with medical evacuation procedures.
  • Intimate knowledge of Injury Management / Return to Work processes and practices.
• Desired Experience:
  • Provision of rural and/or remote medical services.
  • Experience working in a similar environment (Mining industry).
  • Sound clinical reasoning and diagnostics skills.
  • Experience in Workers Compensation and Injury Management.
  • Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or Hygiene.
  • Exposure to emergency response situations in mining.
  • Knowledge and understanding of INX systems.
  • Training & Assessing certification.
• Passion for Growth:
  • Genuine passion for Australian gold mining industry with high regard for medical and health and safety.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• 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!