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SalaryReference Number 35069
Position Title Workforce Health & Immunisation Program Coordinator
Employment Status Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Location All Sites
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- Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
- Classification Range: (CNC C (Grade 5)*
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Workforce Health & Immunisation Program Coordinator oversees the screening and Immunisation Program and the Respiratory Protection Program for Peninsula Health employees to ensure compliance with all vaccine preventable disease immunisations. The Program Coordinator also provides a consultancy service for workplace related health issues including but not limited to blood and body substance post exposure management, vaccination requirements and skin integrity issues
affecting the ability to perform hand hygiene.
A key aspect is providing immunisations to the workforce and education of staff about best practice in order to prevent influenza / COVID-19 outbreaks and to minimise risk
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Nurse Immuniser Qualification
- Pre and Post-test HIV counselling qualification / experience
- Proficiency in using data base systems
- Staff health program experience (desirable)
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
*Please refer to salary circular for NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020 - 2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: Accredited Nurse Immuniser with experience in vaccinating adults
Essential: Pre and Post-test HIV Counselling qualification and experience
Essential: Proficiency in using data base systems for managing immunisations including the Australian Immunisation registry (AIR)
Desirable: Previous workforce / staff health Immunisation Program experience
Contact Person Susan Gonelli
Contact Number 0434945118
Contact Email sgonelli@phcn.vic.gov.au
Alternate Contact Person Jennifer Breen
Alternate Contact Number 97847722
