Moving And Handling Coordinator
6 days ago
Moving and Handling and Injury Prevention Coordinator, Taranaki Base Hospital: Fixed Term 0.8 FTE (until 30th June 2025)· Make a difference to the lives of staff and patients through moving and handling interventions· Moving and Handling is a high injury risk for healthcare staff/kaimahi and you can make a difference to them through delivering a safe and effective injury prevention programme.· As part of our occupational health team, you will be supporting and promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our kaimahi/staff and helping them to thrive at work.This position is a fixed term currently whilst we move through a change process but there may be opportunities within our permanent structure for a similar role.About the RoleThe role is located in our Occupational Health Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital but covers all of Taranaki District.
The role entails:Implementing the national Moving and Handling Policy within the districtDeveloping and implementing a risk-based programme plan for Moving and Handling across the districtEducating staff on appropriate and safe moving and handling practicesWorking in collaboration with nurse educators and coaches to support department-based training and ensuring staff are meeting competenciesProviding consultation and advice on moving and handling hazards and problem-solving controlsContributing to recommendations for cost effective capital expenditure for equipment or infrastructure to manage moving and handling hazardsAbout you· You will be a registered health professional in New Zealand with a current practicing certificate· You will have experience in occupational health and safety practice, as well as knowledge of injury prevention, moving and handling principles and education and health risk management principles· An understanding of moving and handling techniques and skills in the clinical and non-clinical environment.· Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team and the wider organisation· Knowledge and experience in delivering education to adults and implementing effective learning strategies that transition to multiple work environments· Evidence of strong work organisation and prioritisation skills including the ability to adapt to workflows and service priorities· Experience in project implementation with demonstrated positive results and outcomesHow to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.'
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 30 March 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marissa Cope - Interim Occupational Health and Wellbeing District Manager via email at mailto:****** will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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