Safe Moving and Handling Coordinator

4 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About the Role

The New Zealand Government is seeking a skilled professional to join our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Unit at Palmerston North Hospital as a Moving and Handling Coordinator. This fixed-term role will be responsible for developing and implementing a risk-based programme plan for Moving and Handling across the district.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing a risk-based programme plan for Moving and Handling across the district
  • Educating staff on appropriate and safe moving and handling practices
  • Implementing the national Moving and Handling Policy within the district
  • Working in collaboration with nurse educators and coaches to support department-based training and ensuring staff are meeting competencies
  • Providing consultation and advice on moving and handling hazards and problem-solving controls
  • Coordinating, training, and monitoring moving and handling champions

As 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.



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