Safety and Injury Prevention Coordinator

3 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Role
The Safety and Injury Prevention Coordinator will be part of our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Unit at Palmerston North Hospital.

  • Develop a risk-based programme plan for Moving and Handling across the district.
  • Deliver education on safe moving and handling practices to staff.
  • Implement the national Moving and Handling Policy within the district.
  • Work collaboratively with nurse educators and coaches to support department-based training and ensure staff meet competencies.
  • Provide consultation and advice on moving and handling hazards and problem-solving controls.
  • Coordinate, train, and monitor moving and handling champions.
  • Contribute to recommendations for cost-effective capital expenditure for equipment or infrastructure to manage moving and handling hazards.

About You
You are a registered health professional in New Zealand with a current practicing certificate. You 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. You understand moving and handling techniques and have skills in the clinical and non-clinical environment. You can work autonomously and as part of a team and possess strong work organisation and prioritisation skills, including adapting to workflows and service priorities. You have experience in delivering education to adults and implementing effective learning strategies that transition to multiple work environments.

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