Casual Occupational Health Nurse

Precious People Ltd; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local occupational health service provider in Marlborough is looking for a Casual Occupational Health Nurse. Responsibilities include conducting medicals, wellness assessments, and vaccinations. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background and experience in occupational health. This role offers the chance to contribute to the health and wellness of the local workforce in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience in occupational health or senior registered nurse experience.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Available for independent work and must have a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment medicals.
• Perform drugs and alcohol testing.
• Administer wellness assessments.
• Provide seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Conduct one-on-one and group education sessions.
• Perform respiratory mask fit testing.
• Undertake ergonomic assessments.

Skills

Occupational health experience

Strong clinical background

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Working independently

Friendly attitude

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Casual Occupational Health Nurse required for our Marlborough office.

Precious People Occupational Health Services have been a locally owned Nelson and Marlborough Occupational Health business for over 25 years. We are a leading provider of workplace health, safety and wellness solutions for our region’s workforce, our services cover a broad range of workplace health, safety, and wellness areas. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated occupational health nurse to be part of our Marlborough team. We are a specialist Occupational Health Nurse led business with an office in Nelson and Marlborough. We have a casual position available to the right person.

The Role

This position will provide the successful applicant with an interesting and varied role that will be based 100% in the private sector.

The nurse’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pre-employment medicals
• Drugs and alcohol testing
• Wellness assessments
• Vaccinations (seasonal flu)
• Education one to one, possible groups if happy to do so
• Respiratory Mask Fit Testing
• Ergonomic assessment

The Person

The successfully appointed Occupational Health Nurse will be responsible for providing exceptional and professional health and wellness services to our Marlborough clients and the management of daily activities within a supportive environment.

Our ideal candidate will have

• Qualifications and experience working in the field of occupational health or;
• Senior Registered Nurse with experience in a public or private health setting
• A strong clinical background
• Computer literacy and proficiency with applications
• Great attention to detail
• A friendly non-judgmental attitude
• Able to work independently and have their own vehicle

They will be a part of a small team made up of two RNs, administration staff and manager; the successful applicant will be able to work independently, be reliable, honest, and punctual, and have a genuine passion for health, education and wellness in the workplace environment.

When you join the Precious People Occupational Health team, you’ll be joining an environment of best practice, partnership, success and caring. We have an absolute genuine passion for occupational health and the wellness of our growing client group. We work collaboratively with other aligned health professionals to deliver a person centered service to businesses that we are contracted to.

At Precious People Occupational Health Services, we pride ourselves on our genuine client focus and commitment to the person that is sitting in front of us. We provide ongoing training and professional development to all our employees, with the focus on continued professional development. If you have an interest in contributing to the health, safety, and wellness of the top of the south workforce—and you’re looking to step into a great career with a family-owned business we would like to hear from you.

To apply

To apply, please email your cover letter, CV and current practicing certificate to [emailprotected]

Attention: Anna Gabisova (General Manager). Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The applications will close when we have filled the position.

Eligibility and application questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Occupational Health Nurse?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?

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