Care for Our People. Support a Safe and Healthy Mine.
OHS Nurse
As the OHS Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce. Working independently within our on-site medical centre, you’ll provide emergency response, occupational health services, health surveillance and preventative care while supporting injury management and promoting a healthy workplace. This role is central to ensuring employees receive high-quality clinical care and that the site meets its health, safety and legislative obligations. Working closely with operational leaders and external healthcare providers, you’ll help create a safe, healthy and productive workplace for everyone.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide immediate emergency medical care and coordinate with emergency services when required.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the on-site medical clinic, ensuring equipment, supplies and medications are maintained and compliant.
- Deliver routine health assessments, medical surveillance and wellbeing programs to support a healthy workforce.
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing, hydration monitoring and assist with pre-employment and periodic medicals.
- Maintain accurate medical records, incident reports, immunisation registers and occupational health monitoring data.
- Manage medication registers, RFDS medical supplies and prescription safety glasses in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Support injury management by assisting with suitable duties information and return-to-work processes.
- Conduct annual health initiatives including ECGs, sleep apnoea screening and other preventative health programs.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, clinical standards and company policies.
- Support the wider business by responding to medical emergencies, assisting RFDS clinics and contributing to continuous improvement in workplace health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
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8:6 DIDO roster – enjoy a rewarding career with a balanced lifestyle.
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Make a genuine difference by supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of our workforce every day.
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Work in a modern on-site medical facility providing emergency response, occupational health and preventative care.
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Join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.
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Camp accommodation and meals provided while on roster allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care.
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Experience in occupational health, emergency nursing, remote area nursing or acute clinical care (mining or heavy industry experience is highly regarded).
- Demonstrated ability to respond confidently to medical emergencies and provide high-quality clinical assessment and treatment.
- Knowledge of workplace health, injury management, health surveillance and preventative health programs.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage confidential medical records and maintain clinical compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, contractors, leaders and external medical providers.
- Sound clinical judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
- A commitment to promoting a safe, healthy and supportive workplace culture.
- Current CPR and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (or willingness to obtain).
Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
- Current Resume
- Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above
- Internal applicants are encouraged to apply.
All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications
Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.
Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.
