Occupational Health Nurse

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Wellbeing, Safety and Injury Management Support department on a permanent fulltime basis. In this role, you will work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to manage and review staff pre-employment health assessments, blood and body fluid exposures, infectious disease exposure follow-up, immunisation programs and health monitoring.

You will work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team to support safe, high-quality care and alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, including Standard 3: Preventing and Controlling Infections.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct workplace health assessments, screenings, and pre-employment health evaluations.
• Support the day-to-day operation and delivery of occupational health clinic services, including vaccinations, routine screenings, contact tracing, clinic coordination, documentation, health record management and follow-up.
• Assist the CNS in the Coordination and delivery of evidence based occupational health programs, including immunisation campaigns.
• Assist with outbreak management and response activities in collaboration with the CNS, IPC team and relevant health authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver health education sessions for team members.
• Ensure compliance with nursing regulations, ethical standards, and relevant Acts and policies.
• Support health monitoring, reporting, auditing and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide first aid, emergency care, and give medical advice.
• Ensure compliance with nursing regulations, ethical standards, relevant legislation, NSQHS Standard 3 and St John WA policies and procedures.

Click here for the full Position Description ( Occupational Health Nurse - Position Description.pdf)

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Occupational Health Screening programs.
• Current Driver’s License
• Current Department of Health approved immunisation certificate (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge of immunisation practices, infection prevention and control, and managing occupational disease exposures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining continuous RN registration

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and submit the following:

1. Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
2. Cover letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a two-page word document):

• What is your motivation for applying for the Occupational Health Nurse position?

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Careers on (08) 9334 1436 or via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices.

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.