Occupational Health Nurse
Job no: 500371
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, we mine to create wealth for our people, our communities and shareholders.
Working in partnership with our major shareholder – China Minmetals – our vision is to build the world’s most respected mining company.
We are guided by our Code of Conduct and our values of thinking safety first, respecting each other, working together, doing what we say and wanting to be better.
MMG Rosebery:
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia and is 100% owned by MMG Limited.
With continuous production since 1936 Rosebery mine has current potential to extend life beyond 2028. This underground mine has continually attracted and produced world class professionals. With a strong community focus and core values including safety and integrity, we are proud of our role in community development and our economic contribution to the local Tasmanian industry.
The operation continues to deliver excellent operational performance and employs over 500 employees and contractors who reside in the local region.
Occupational
We currently have a great career opportunity available for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our Safety & Health team at MMG Rosebery.
Reporting to the Senior Coordinator - Health & Injury Management, this role is responsible for health and occupational hygiene activities at the Rosebery Mine site. You will be responsible for providing injury management including return to work processes and the implementation of the occupational health programme.
This is a permanent residential position working a 7/7 day shift roster, requiring you to be on-call during your scheduled shifts.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and facilitate a safety culture that fosters continual improvement of systems and contributes to an injury free workplace.
- High level assessment and treatment of both work related and non-work related medical presentations
- Accurate and timely reporting, documentation and administration
- Efficient and effective procedure development, tools and templates
- Proactive emergency planning
- Alcohol and drug testing & carrying out hydration testing on a regular basis
- Health and medical coaching to the Emergency Services Officers and the Emergency Response Team
- Training the Emergency Response Team in emergency medical disciplines
- Workplace rehabilitation and injury management, ensuring injuries are managed in a manner which is consistent with MMG requirements
- Coordinate return to work activities including planning, implementation and review of return to work programs
- Lead implementation of site Occupational Hygiene Monitoring and Health Surveillance Plans
- Advise employees who undergo health monitoring of the results/outcomes in a timely fashion
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality and record management
- Maintenance of medical service equipment and the medical facilities to a high standard
- Maintaining stores and administering drugs in compliance with the statutory requirements
- Professional communication with external Medical Practitioners
- Professional, calm approach to the management of and response to emergency medical incidents
Qualifications & Competencies
To be successful in the position we ideally require:
- Registered Nurse qualifications with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Qualification in Occupational Hygiene
- Extensive experience in a similar role within a remote mining operation.
- Ability to communicate with employees and contractors at all levels.
- Demonstrate a high level of stakeholder management skills.
- A full manual drivers’ licence.
What we offer
- A safety-first culture
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Opportunity to work with diverse, talented people that are encouraged and supported in their professional and personal development
- Relocation support where required to the point of hire and generous housing assistance.
Rosebery is located on Tasmania's west coast in close proximity to Strahan and a couple of hours drive from Burnie and Devonport. Rosebery offers exceptional outdoor experiences with fishing, canoeing, white water rafting, rock climbing and walking at your doorstep.
For more information on MMG’s Rosebery operation please click on this link https://www.mmg.com/our-business/rosebery/
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
MMG is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Advertised: Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: Tasmania Daylight Time
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