Mc Kechnie Aluminium is New Zealand's leading, fully integrated Aluminium Extrusion, Finishing and Fabrication specialist.

We believe in delivering a quality product to our customers.

Our way of thinking is one of trust, safety and wellbeing.

We are located in beautiful New Plymouth (often sunniest region in NZ!).

Whether you're a local seeking a new opportunity in your career or considering relocating, we invite you to experience the benefits that Taranaki and Mc Kechnie offer for you.

An exciting opportunity awaits for an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Health Nurse to join the team at Mc Kechnie Aluminium, working 20 hours per week.

Flexibility is essential within the role to support our afternoon shift employees as needed.

The Role: As the Occupational Health Nurse you will play a critical role in promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of employees within the workplace.

Your responsibilities will combine clinical care and health assessments with a focus on ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, preventing work-related injuries and illnesses and supporting overall employee wellness.

We are looking for someone to join us who can: Deliver a range of services including: pre-employment medicals, exit medicals, drug screening, wellness health checks, workplace assessments, and annual health monitoring.

Have a meaningful impact on employee’s daily lives.

Engage with, and support the First Response Team.

Take a proactive approach to injury rehabilitation.

Offer advice and guidance to employees on physical and mental health issues and guide them toward community resources and/or employee assistance providers.

Work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

About you: As an experienced Occupational Health Nurse, you will: Have a tertiary Nursing qualification as well as a current practicing certificate.

Have a minimum of 2 years previous experience as an Occupational Health Nurse.

Have excellent people skills, particularly professional relationship management skills.

Hold a current independent vaccinators certificate (preferred but not essential).

Maintain confidentiality with all information, demonstrating high integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Be keen to learn and adapt to new situations.

Have a drug screening Certificate of Competence.

Have a positive attitude, bringing a strong sense of innovation to create a fantastic service.

If you are passionate, ambitious and innovative, and looking for a position where you can advance your established career, this is an excellent opportunity.

Don’t delay, apply today and let’s have a chat! Please note applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.

If this sounds like the job for you, apply now by sending your CV through to: Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? How many years' experience do you have as an Occupational Health Nurse? Are you currently registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand? Have you completed an accredited drug and alcohol testing certification? How many years' experience do you have as a registered nurse? #J-18808-Ljbffr