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Form of workImmunisation Nurse
Are you an Immunisation Nurse looking for a new career opportunity? We would love you to join our innovative team. We are happy to be flexible with your work arrangements.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Administering vaccines to children and adults as per the Australian Immunisation Handbook (Current Edition) and the approval of the Department of Human Services.
- Demonstrating an understanding of and ability to implement the State and Federal Government funded immunisation schedule.
- Ensuring privacy for clients at immunisation sessions.
- Providing clients with Immunisation information so they can make an informed choice regarding immunisation.
- Monitoring cold chain of vaccines during sessions and travel.
- Ensuring resuscitation equipment and drugs are in full working order prior to each session.
- Ensuring members of the team know their responsibility in case of an emergency.
- Using safe work practice with regard to safe disposal of equipment used.
ABOUT YOU
In order to be considered for this casual role, you must meet the below criteria
- Division 1 Registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Immunisation certificate.
- CPR and First Aid Certificates.
- Demonstrated knowledge of immunisation issues – current schedule, catch up schedules, emergency procedures.
- AHPRA Registration Nurses including 20 hrs continuous professional development
- National Police Check
- Drivers licence
- Current Immunisation certificate
- Yearly CPR Update
- Working with Children Check
- Practice within Secretary Approval under regulation S(3) Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017, and the Approved Client Groups for Nurse Immunisers.
Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
The area’s warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.
We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer:
- A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork
- The opportunity for flexible work arrangements
- Attractive salary and the ability to salary package
- Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant
- Career progression and professional development
- Discounted corporate gym membership
The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police History Check prior to commencement.
An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
