Health and Safety Officer - Related jobs
Kaikōtuitui Take Hauora, Take Haumaru
Related jobs
- District NurseDistrict nurses provide nursing care and treatment to patients in their homes. They assess the needs of the patient and liaise with hospital doctors, general practitioners (GPs) and community groups who provide patient support.
- Environmental Health OfficerEnvironmental health officers assess registered premises (such as food outlets, hairdressing salons), ensure their compliance with regulations, and grant licences to them. They also investigate environmental problems that could endanger public health, including monitoring noise control of industrial sites, overcrowding in housing, contaminated water, air quality and rubbish accumulation.
- Health and Safety InspectorHealth and safety inspectors investigate incidents, accidents and complaints at workplaces. They also advise workers and employers on safe and healthy work practices and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Hospital NurseHospital nurses assess, treat, care for and support patients in hospitals, outreach services, clinics and residential care facilities.
- Practice NursePractice nurses provide health assessments, treatment, care and information for patients.
- Public Health NursePublic health nurses carry out health education, promotion and assessment, and disease prevention activities in schools and the community.
Related industries
- Business Management and Human ResourcesPeople working in business management and human resources may be involved in:
- managing a business, organisation or project
- planning and managing production in factories
- staff recruitment, management, training and development
- marketing and communications
- industrial and employment relations.
- Health Administration and SupportPeople working in health administration and support roles help with the day-to-day running of health services such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and care facilities, or medical centres.
Work may include:- managing staff and medical facilities
- providing administrative support to managers or medical staff
- assisting medical staff by doing tasks such as transporting patients or preparing medical equipment
- promoting and educating people about health.
- Nursing, Midwifery and CareNursing, midwifery and care jobs involve the assessment, treatment and care of patients in a hospital, clinic or their own home. Work may include:
- caring for patients, and administering medications, injections and immunisations, and changing dressings
- preparing and assisting with special procedures and surgeries
- carrying out health education, promotion and assessment in schools and the community
- providing health care and advice to women during pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks of a baby’s life.
Updated
September 2009
