Clinical Nurse Specialist - Immunisation

The role:

• Administer vaccines and provide appropriate evidence-based information and resources to the Tasmanian community regarding the vaccine program in accordance with national and state regulations, guidelines, and Department of Health (DoH) policy.
• Practice within legal requirements relevant to vaccination administration, documentation, recording and reporting.
• Support the coordination of the Vaccination Program within community settings.
• Provide leadership in the promotion of a learning environment through the delivery of educational activities and resources to both members of the community and the vaccination team as appropriate.
• Contribute to performance management, quality improvement and service delivery through coordinating quality improvement processes and provide high level support for other members of the team.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:

• The Immunisation Operations Unit (IOU) sits within Public Health Services
• The casual workforce is shared with the THS statewide upon request.
• Regular shifts are not guaranteed. The Immunisation Operations Unit (IOU) stands ready to mobilise vaccination clinics on request.

Details of Appointment
Fixed term, casual, shift-worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2024
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $103,466 to $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Certificate as a Nurse Immuniser registered with Public Health within Tasmania

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Nikki Lane
Nurse Manager Immunisation, Public Health Services
Phone: 0437 957 237
E-mail:
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