Regional Senior Site Nurse

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining. 

We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference.  With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.

We are now seeking a Regional Senior Site Nurse to join our Health, Safety and Risk team across both Tropicana and Sunrise Dam Gold Mines. Accountable to the Superintendent: Health and Hygiene.

Previous Mining experience isn’t a prerequisite, however remote sole nurse practitioner experience will be highly regarded. A focus on flexibility to cover site nurse rosters and shifts, attention to detail, and continual improvement, teamwork, organisational skills, and sound clinical skills will be highly regarded.   

This role is mostly site-based on a 4/3 roster. Some work in Perth will be required on a 5/2 roster. The expectation is to be capable of covering leave, with on site clinical coverage, at times, on short notice.

We operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Primary medical and emergency treatment working closely with on-site Physiotherapist and remote medical practitioner support.
• Provide timely reporting and updates on outcome and status of injuries and illnesses
• Reviewed medical information providing guidance on fitness to return to work. Management of the medical centre and equipment including compliance, calibrations, servicing and governance auditing.
• Adhere to Medication protocols as per SASA and the Code of Practice for Health Service Permits.
• Conduct or co-ordinate alcohol and drug screening, off site referral for lung function testing and other on-site health testing/assessments as required.
• Prepare and maintain medical and health related records and registers and relevant reports/scorecards.
• Review pre-placement and other medical assessments.
• Orientate and support contracting Nurses as required for Shutdowns.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Health budget for capital and operational requirements to achieve the required targets.
• Future proofing the capability of Health/Emergency Response capability to meet with the changing business requirements to deliver the LoM strategy.
• Support the development and maintenance of processes for the work group creating a culture of continuous improvement to lift the efficiency and effectiveness of the work outputs.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. 

To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Previous experience as Registered Nurse, with emergency experience
• Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
• Experience and confidence to deliver health related training to ERT teams
• Proficiency in health and medical databases and Microsoft Office tools
• Broad understanding of health and safety and hazard and risk management processes
• Current full West Australian “C” class drivers licence
• Existing and ongoing permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)
• The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Experience in injury management process and knowledge of Western Australian Workers Compensation System (desirable)
• Specimen Collection Authorised Drug Screen Collection Officer (desirable)
• Registered Nurse (RN)  (NMBA/AHPRA registration) CRANA certification (desirable)

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
• Salary sacrifice options

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.