Occupational Health Nurse
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Company Description
OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.
Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).
Job Description
Our Macraes mine is on the search for a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate to work with our staff across site. Responsible for managing and supporting occupational health services for the Macraes Operation including the development and implementation of occupational health policies and procedures, health monitoring, and injury and illness prevention, management and workplace rehabilitation.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Conduct annual health checks on all employees at the Macraes Operation
- Undertake ergonomic assessments of work stations as necessary
- Conduct Exit Medicals as required
- Maintain and monitor health records from annual health checks, pre-employment and exit medicals
- Develop and assist with occupational health and hygiene monitoring programmes
- Secure and develop all records, equipment, and programmes related to occupational health services
- Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimise health of the work force
- Develop and implement health and well-being programmes for employees
- Contribute to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to hazards in the work environment
- Assist in the evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
- Assist departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing return to work options for employees with restricted duty injuries or illnesses
- Conduct occupational hygiene monitoring, through the collection and preparation of samples and results. This includes accurately recording valid air monitoring and noise dosimetry samples, ambient noise, as well as respiratory and hearing protector device fit testing
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
- Current Driver Licence, ability to manual preferred
- Formal skills in Occupational Hygiene, OHS, Engineering or relevant Science (would be beneficial)
- Relevant qualification and/or experience in Occupational Health
Experience:
- Proven experience working in the nursing field
- Experience in Occupational Hygiene, OHS or field sampling
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice, and the Privacy Act
- Competent computer skills in Microsoft suite including Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate & relate well to technical and non-technical staff
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Additional Information
- Based at Macraes mine, East Otago.
- Mon-Fri, 9‑day fortnight roster — enjoy a long weekend every other week.
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus potential.
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance.
- Monthly health and wellbeing allowance.
- Discounts on retail and services.
- Long service recognition.
- Living Our Values recognition program.
- Study assistance.
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected.
**Applications close 8 October 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com
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