Clinical Support Nurse

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

A job to be proud of:

We are currently seeking an experienced and capable Clinical Support Nurse to join our busy Industry Medical Services (IMS) team on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the Head of Industry Medical Services you will be responsible for effectively supporting our clinical team at our largest commercial account.

Your main focus will be on the effective management of the medical services through customer-facing activities and managing site-based personnel. You will have the opportunity to engage with site based personnel and clients through operations in Perth and travelling to client locations.

Overview:

This nursing role will be the first point of contact for nurses/paramedics whilst on duty assisting with operational duties and responsibilities. The position will be located at our Belmont Head office but will also be required to travel across all Rio Tinto sites to assist with site onboarding, inductions and training support.

What you'll do:

• Ensure that St John Nurses/Paramedics and our Rio Tinto clients have connectivity and access to quality Clinical Support.
• Support the project manager and Rio Tinto leadership team.
• Provide daily support and mentoring to mine site nurses/paramedics.
• Provide training and coordination of training in Perth and onsite, maintain a training matrix record.
• Delivery of Rio Tinto Periodic Medical Program (PMP) training, coordination, and management. Provide regular updates to Rio Tinto representatives on training compliance and data.
• Onboarding of new and existing St John mine site nurses/paramedics.
• Develop relationships and take part in meetings with key client stakeholders on a regular basis (RTIO Contract Owner, Central ES Team, ESS, HSSupt, HSEC Managers, HSEC Tech Team)
• Maintain the risk register and promote a positive safe work environment adhering to process and policy.
• Provide investigation into clinical incidents, implement recommendations, maintain Clinical Governance taking part in auditing.
• Develop, review and implement clinical protocols, procedures, and related documentation.
• Promote a positive work culture and Support Nurses/paramedics through change processes.
• Assist with the human resource management of nurses/paramedics.

What you'll need::

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Minesite nursing experience essential.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in emergency settings.
• Sound experience with completing RTIO Periodic Medicals (PMP).
• Driver's Licence (C) - Manual
• National Police clearance Certificate (issued within last three months)
• Drug and Alcohol Tester Certificate (willing to obtain)
• Current CPR Certificate and ALS1 or ALS2 Certificate essential.
• Occupational Health Nurse experience - highly regarded.
• Certificate III in Response and Rescue - desirable
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment highly regarded.
• Rio Tinto Induction (under 1 year validity) - highly advantageous

What's in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• Flexible working arrangements
• $550 health and wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate and site uniform
• Salary packaging options
• Free ambulance coverage
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Caroline Perez at **************@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on 1st March 2024 at 6:00pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.