Full-time
Company Description
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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Job Description
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
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
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
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