Immunisation Nurse

• Casual position
• Pay Rates:  $56.78 - $67.59 per hour (inc. 25% casual loading) + Super + qualification allowance (if applicable)
• Location: Realm Ringwood and vaccination venues in Maroondah

Immunisation Nurse

• Casual position
• Pay Rates:  $56.78 - $67.59 per hour (inc. 25% casual loading) + Super + qualification allowance (if applicable)
• Location: Realm Ringwood and vaccination venues in Maroondah

Maroondah City Council has an opportunity for experienced and qualified Immunisation Nurse to join our Community Health Team. Maroondah’s immunisation service prides itself on being accessible and providing excellent service to support the health of our community. 

The successful candidates will have:

• Nurse Immuniser Accreditation from a Chief Health Officer recognised Nurse Immuniser Program of Study. Registered in Division 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia register and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate including anaphylaxis component (renewed annually) and Immunisation Emergency Medical Response (IEMR) training.
• Sound experience in the provision of immunisation services. I.e Hospital, medical clinic, municipal Immunisation Nurse setting.
• A sound knowledge of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) Immunisation guidelines - The Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation Practice in Local Government, including ability to determine suitability of vaccination for client and determine appropriate immunisation catch up schedules for clients who are behind schedule.
• Ability to work within a high functioning team with the aptitude to support an inclusive and positive team culture.
• A commitment to a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated experience in administering emergency responses appropriately when required.

Maroondah City Council offers public, school, workplace and some opportunistic immunisation services that are convenient to clients and as such there is a component of work outside normal business hours which includes evenings.

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to have pre-employment checks. (Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck and provide a current Working with Children Card - Employee).

To apply online please visit our Careers @ Maroondah www.maroondah.vic.gov.au

For further information please call Mitali Khandawala, Immunisation Team Leader on Tel:  9294 5603.

Closing Date:  Sunday 2 June 2024

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