Occupational Health Nurse

Frontline Recruitment; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Fantastic career advancement

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join a Tauranga-based consultancy, delivering health services across the Bay of Plenty with a focus on the Whakatane area. The role combines hands-on clinical nursing with advisory support for employers, ACC and healthcare providers, including pre-employment assessments, health surveillance and return-to-work programs.

You will lead workplace health initiatives, manage cases, and provide practical nursing advice to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APC
• Experience in pre‑employment health assessments, health surveillance or workplace health programs preferred.
• Ability to review reports and provide practical health guidance to employers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑employment medical assessments and fitness‑for‑work evaluations.
• Manage workplace injuries, coordinate rehabilitation and return‑to‑work plans with stakeholders.
• Identify hazards and contribute to risk management and compliance.
• Develop and deliver workplace health initiatives.
• Provide specialist nursing advice to management and health teams.

Skills

Nursing excellence

Occupational health experience

Communication skills

Workplace health knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification with APC

Job description

• Supportive Senior Leadership and Ownership
• Competitive Salary and Conditions on Offer
• Fantastic Career Advancement Opportunities

We’re looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join a Tauranga-based Occupational Health Consultancy.

This role combines hands‑on clinical expertise with the opportunity to support Occupational Health Nursing services across the Bay of Plenty, with a particular focus on the Whakatane area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre‑employment medical assessments, fitness‑for‑work evaluations and ongoing health surveillance.
• Provide initial assessment and management of workplace injuries, coordinate rehabilitation and return‑to‑work programmes, and liaise with ACC, healthcare providers and employers to support safe and timely recovery.
• Identify and assess occupational health hazards, contribute to workplace risk management strategies and support compliance.
• Develop and deliver workplace health initiatives.
• Manage occupational health cases and provide specialist nursing advice to management.

Skills and Experience:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current APC (Annual Practicing Certificate).
• Strong Occupational Health nursing experience, ideally across workplace health assessments, health monitoring or workplace surveillance.
• Experience with services such as pre‑employment health assessments, vaccinations, health screening, workplace health advice, drug and alcohol testing or injury prevention would be valuable.
• Confidence reviewing reports, supporting clinical decision‑making and providing practical advice to customers.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, Occupational Health risk and relevant clinical standards.

This is a great opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse who is ready to broaden their impact beyond their own clinical work and play a key role in supporting workplaces across the Bay of Plenty.

Reference: 1260087

Reference number: 1260087

Company: Frontline Recruitment