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Form of workAlfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Permanent position
Part time at 48 hrs per f/n
Grade 3B Occupational Health NurseAlfred location
Staff benefits DepartmentThe Staff Immunisation and Exposure Management Unit works with the Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Units to provide a comprehensive immunisation and exposure management service across Alfred Health. The department is located at the Alfred Hospital. Satellite immunisation services are provided at Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals.
The service is supported by an Infectious Diseases Physician one session per week. PositionThe Staff Immunisation and Exposure Management Nurse will work with other members of the Staff Immunisation and Exposure Management Team and the Infection Prevention Team to manage health care worker immunisation services and undertake management of infectious disease exposures, for staff across Alfred Health. The Staff Immunisation service nurse (s) will be directly responsible for documentation, data analysis, report writing, pre-employment screening and initiatives to improve immunisation uptake and reduce exposure risk across Alfred Health.
From time to time at the direction of the Manager of Infection Prevention and Health Care Epidemiology, all Staff Immunisation and Exposure Nurses may need to work across all sites covering all aspects of the service. The successful applicant will hold a current Accredited Nurse Immuniser certificate and will have at least 3 years of clinical experience. Qualifications and ExperienceRegistered Nurse Division 1Current Nurse Immunisation CourseThree years post-graduation clinical experience
Certificate IV in Workplace Training or other relevant qualification desirable but not essential
Venepuncture skills Staff BenefitsGenerous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaOnsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
Access to health and wellbeing incentives
Discounted health insurance If you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact Pauline Bass on 0438 314 ***Applications close at 11 pm Friday, 16th February 2024 Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination
Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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