Industrial Nurse

Looking for something different? We are currently seeking an Industrial Nurse providing care to workers in the resources industry. You will provide support and healthcare services to our client's employees, keeping them healthy and safe while aiming to reduce workplace injuries. This role includes providing emergency response and primary healthcare to site personnel.

We are looking for casuals to join our casual pool for relief coverage.

About the role

• Provide initial emergency response, stabilisation, and transportation / medevac of critically ill or injured patients.
• Provide primary health care and treatment of non-emergency medical conditions.
• Participate in HSE activities, tasks and training.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team education, training, and procedure development.
• Design, implementation and delivery of onsite training and health awareness packages.
• Coordinate and deliver onsite drug and alcohol testing.
• General clinic administration management and reporting duties.

About you

• Current AHPRA Registration (Unrestricted);
• Evidence of 3 years relevant experience working in an Emergency or General Practice environment;
• Driver's License C Class (Manual);
• Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) or ACLS or willing to obtain;
• Authorised Drug Collection Officer or willing to obtain;
• Proficient computer skills for operational duties;

Desirable

• Previous experience in the provision of general primary healthcare in a non-hospital environment in a remote environment;
• A well-developed knowledge of, and experience in the application of Emergency Response Services within the mining sector or equivalent environment.
• Experience in return-to-work programs and mental health support;
• Cert IV TAE;
• Competent to provide immunisations and vaccinations – Current certificate of completion for "Health Immunisation Update" preferable;
• Fitness to work (FTW) assessments;
• Rehabilitation and return to work (RTW);
• Health promotion and wellness experience.

Benefits

• Onshore oil & gas facility less than 20 minutes from suburban Darwin
• Competitive casual rate
• Salary packaging options - up to $15,900 per annum tax free on everyday expenses and $2,650 per annum on meal and entertainment expenses
• Professional development opportunities
• Full support through access to RFDS Doctors 24/7
• Full induction and ongoing training provided
• Future opportunities in full-time and shutdown roles

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

In 2024, the RFDS is launching a new five-year strategy 'Above and Beyond', which will mark an important new chapter in the long Flying Doctor history. The strategy will include a focus on expanding remote health clinics in some of WA's most vulnerable communities, expanding our profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing technology and addressing our environmental sustainability.

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At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand.  We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community.  We know that creating a culturally safe workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community.  We want all team members, no matter age, gender, nationality, ability, caring responsibilities, culture or religion, to feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of self in the best place to work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.