Occupational Health Nurse

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

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Our Macraes mine is on the search for a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate to work with our staff across site. This position is responsible for managing and supporting occupational health services, including the development and implementation of occupational health policies and procedures across the site. 

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Conduct annual health checks on all employees at the Macraes Operation
• Undertake ergonomic assessments of work stations as necessary
• Conduct Exit Medicals as required
• Maintain and monitor health records from annual health checks, pre-employment and exit medicals
• Develop and assist with occupational health and hygiene monitoring programmes
• Secure and develop all records, equipment, and programmes related to occupational health services
• Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimise health of the work force
• Develop and implement health and well-being programmes for employees
• Contribute to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to hazards in the work environment
• Assist in the evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
• Assist departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing return to work options for employees with restricted duty injuries or illnesses

• Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
• Current Driver Licence
• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Occupational Health;
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice, and the Privacy Act

• Join Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
• Bring your nursing experience to a new and exciting industry
• Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight, with a long weekend every other week

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

**Applications close 28 September 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED