Occupational Health Nurse

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.