Occupational Health Nurse 

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

Northern Star Resources are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to join the Health and Safety team at our KCGM Operations. This opportunity is offered as a residential eight (8) days on, six (6) days off roster, working 12 hours per day. 

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, the OHN’s primary role is to ensure the health of employees and contractors through; the delivery of professional health and medical services, health promotion, proactive injury management, monitoring of occupational health functions and the delivery of expert advice and assistance on health and medical matters.

The Registered Paramedic/ Occupational Health Nurse is on call 24 hours to respond promptly to medical emergencies whilst on roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Provide emergency and non-emergency assistance and medical care to the site.
• Assist in managing the sites processes in relation to medical emergency preparedness through the regular review and updating of emergency procedures and response systems.
• Provide relevant medical training and coaching to members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Participate in emergency response training, when appropriate, in order to understand the roles fulfilled during emergency response.
• Manage the emergency medical facilities and assets onsite to ensure a timely, coordinated, and professional response.
• Assist the OHS Department with projects as directed, by ensuring project compliance and quality, while identifying improvement opportunities. This will include but not be limited to occupational health and hygiene, medical programs, and the administration of workers compensation claims.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Paramedical Science or accepted equivalent (such as 10+ years with a State Ambulance Service with appropriate “on road” prehospital and remote experience) OR

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current qualification in Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Demonstrated experience in first responder or emergency medical care.
• Current manual “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• Familiarisation with RFDS protocols and medical evacuation procedures.
• Intimate knowledge of Injury Management / Return to Work processes and practices.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Provision of rural and/or remote medical services.
• Experience working in a similar environment (Mining industry).
• Sound clinical reasoning and diagnostics skills.
• Experience in Workers Compensation and Injury Management.
• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or Hygiene.
• Exposure to emergency response situations in mining.
• Knowledge and understanding of INX systems.
• Training & Assessing certification.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!