Occupational Health Nurse
PACCAR · Bayswater North
About Us
PACCAR is a global market leader specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of premium heavy commercial vehicles; Kenworth and DAF, related parts, leasing and financial services via an extensive dealer network throughout Australia.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse / Occupational Health Nurse to join our team in a part-time capacity, working Wednesday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.
In this hands-on role, you will support the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees through injury management, first aid treatment, health promotion initiatives and return-to-work support. As the site's health professional, you will also lead our First Aid Officer program and work closely with Health & Safety and HR to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and caring nurse who enjoys building strong relationships and making a positive impact across the business.
Responsibilities:
- Provide first aid treatment and medical support for workplace and non-workplace injuries and illnesses
- Manage injury cases and support successful return-to-work outcomes
- Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team during workplace incidents
- Assist with the identification and management of workplace health risks and hazards
- Monitor injury and illness trends and provide insights to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote employee health, wellbeing and preventative health programs
- Deliver health education, awareness campaigns and training sessions
- Coordinate and conduct random and "for cause" drug and alcohol testing
- Administer workplace vaccination programs
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records across relevant systems
- Lead and support the site's First Aid Officer program, including monitoring certification requirements
- Work closely with Health & Safety, Human Resources and operational teams to achieve positive health outcomes
- Participate in business improvement initiatives and special projects as required
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
What we like about you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Experience in occupational health, workplace nursing, injury management or a similar role
- Return to Work Coordinator training or the willingness to utilise existing experience in injury management and rehabilitation
- Current First Aid and CPR qualification
- Drug and Alcohol Testing certification, or willingness to obtain
- Strong administrative and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the business
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
- A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach to employee wellbeing
- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a broad range of internal stakeholders
Why Choose Us?
In return, PACCAR offers great working conditions, a friendly team environment, an excellent salary package including generous superannuation, salary sacrifice, corporate health benefits, education support and long-term employment and career opportunities.
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