Immunisation Nurse

• Permanent, Part-time opportunity (0.4 EFT)
• Hours of work will be between 8am – 6.30pm, Monday – Friday
• Level 1 Immunisation Nurse salary $79,950 prorata per annum plus applicable allowances and 10% super

We are seeking an experienced Immunisation Nurse with excellent interpersonal skills to provide childhood immunisation services within City of Ballarat integrated hub sites and to Ballarat secondary schools. The role requires clinical competency in childhood schedules, best practice within immunisation programs, catch up vaccination and an awareness of initiatives occurring within the Immunisation services state-wide. Familiarity with immunisation program databases would be highly desirable.

Key Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse, Division One (NMBA) with qualification in immunisation approved for employment in Victoria as an Accredited Nurse Immuniser.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience working in an evidence-based childhood immunisation service delivery model.
• Demonstrated commitment to service improvement and a quality framework within the context of early years’ services.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including, demonstrated ability to engage and work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including parents, colleagues and local community members.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities in immunisation service delivery
• Demonstrated ability in use of immunisation IT systems (IMPS, AIR) and cold chain management.
• Proven ability in providing a service which is responsive to client needs and aspirations, including an understanding of the impact of vulnerability.

How to apply     

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 12 noon Monday 25th October 2021. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and addressed key selection criteria.  

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.   

Contact

For further information on this position, please contact Bernie Peacock, Manager Community Child Health, Phone 0428 388 139 

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.