Registered Nurse/Occupational Health Assessor

Jem Health is a successful and growing national company that aims to provide high quality pre-employment/occupational health assessment services to our clients with an overarching goal to promote a safe work place. Through our consistent quality, evidence based assessments and caring about what we do, we help both the individual prospective employees, and the employing company to reduce their risk of harm in the workplace.

The Role

An opportunity has presented through growth for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Jem Health team as a Registered Nurse/Occupational Health Assessor (OHA) on a permanent part-time basis, for immediate start. Your role will be to provide exceptional service, consistent quality and attention to detail in the delivery of employment-related health assessments and occupational health initiatives. This role is anticipated to be offered at a part-time capacity (3 days per week), and will be based at our Burwood clinic in Melbourne.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Occupational Health Assessments including pre-employment medicals, audiometry, spirometry, ECGs, drug screening, functional capacity assessments and fitness testing.
• Timely and accurate reporting
• High level compliance and observation of privacy act
• Worker health checks
• General administration
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels & equipment
• Health and wellness projects, initiatives, training and promotion
• Contribute to client relationship management, continuous improvement and business growth initiatives
• Commitment and compliance to strong safety culture

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor degree in Health Science (Nursing) or similar health discipline
• High interest in occupational health
• Registration/accreditation with AHPRA
• Current and maintained First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain/renew)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport
• Intermediate to strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and using two screens
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Team contributor
• High level of professionalism
• A very high level of care and attention to detail
• Exceptional time management, organisational skills and ability to work autonomously and as a team
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Desirable but not essential Criteria
• Experience/exposure to Occupational Health
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS
• Experience or Qualification in Audiometry
• Experience or Qualification in Spirometry
• Experience or Qualification in Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Valid Drivers Licence

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Working holiday visa applicants are welcome to apply.

The Workplace

Jem Health prides itself on a culture of respect and providing a supportive and progressive work environment where our people are important. You will be part of a team of medical and allied health professionals working together to deliver second-to-none service value to our clients. In addition, an attractive, above award hourly wage will be offered to the successful applicant in line with skills and experiences.

The Recruitment Process

Recruitment and selection process will require candidates to participate in an online and/or face-to-face interview and assessment process, and successfully complete a pre-employment medical and functional assessment, drug and alcohol screen and background checks. Both new graduates and experienced health professionals are encouraged to apply. Jem Health recognises the contribution that a diverse workforce makes to continuous improvement and client services delivery and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.