Safety Specialist

6 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Wdhb Full time

About the Role
The Moving and Handling Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing a risk-based programme plan for Moving and Handling across the district. This involves educating staff on appropriate and safe moving and handling practices, implementing the national Moving and Handling Policy within the district, and working in collaboration with nurse educators and coaches to support department-based training and ensuring staff are meeting competencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

About 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 is essential. The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team and the wider organisation is also required.


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