Occupational Health Nurse

At BAE Systems Australia

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We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

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 at BAE Systems Australia, 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.
• Monitor the health status of all employees through pre-employment medical screening, task related periodical health monitoring to comply with legislative requirements.
• Ensure 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.
• Provide 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.
• Record injuries reported by workers and any associated incident in the BAE Systems Australia electronic injury management database.
• Assist the SHE Team with health promotion education activities on employment and lifestyle issues for all personnel.
• Coordinate medical appointments for injured workers with appropriate medical professionals, accompany injured worker when required.

About YOU

• 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, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.