• Ref code: 6740945
• Casual position
• Immunisation Nurse Year 1 - 2 ($63.38 - $64.21 per hour) including casual loading plus 11.5% super
• Footscray, Melbourne, Australia

About us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The opportunity

Our Maternal and Child Health team is calling for expressions of interest from qualified and enthusiastic Immunisation Nurses to join our casual pool. You will work collaboratively to strengthen the wellbeing of children, young people and families within the City of Maribyrnong, by providing a comprehensive program to minimise the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases.

This position requires a high standard of clinical expertise and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of practice directions at a local, state and federal level. To be successful, you will also have well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex vaccine information in plain language, whilst working effectively with a culturally and linguistically diverse range of parents and children with individual needs.

Key responsibilities

• Independently run an immunisation appointment clinic at various locations within the City of Maribyrnong, providing a quality immunisation service which is safe, comprehensive and client-focused;
• Work within a team of nurse immunisers and administration staff to provide an immunisation program to secondary school students within the municipality;
• Ensure the vaccine cold chain is maintained at all times and that staff are aware of and adhere to these procedures;
• Ensure vaccines are given competently and in accordance with the Australian National Immunisation Program, AIR requirements, DHS - Immunisation section guidelines and Maribyrnong City Council policies and procedures;
• Provide excellent documentation of vaccines administered to clients and upload the data onto CIRV and AIR databases;
• Develop and present education on immunisation for immunisation staff Maternal and Child Health nurses, Family and Children's Services staff, the organisation and the community as required;
• Report adverse immunisation reactions to SAEFVIC.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse with nurse immuniser accreditation;
• Previous experience working as an immunisation nurse with children and young people, independently and in local government and in school immunisation programs (desirable);
• Knowledge of immunisation databases such as AIR and IMPS.

This position also requires:

• A current certificate in CPR and managing immunisation emergencies;
• A current Working with Children's Check;
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check;
• A current Victorian driver's license.

Apply now to make a genuine difference in a community-focused organisation and to join a highly experienced and passionate team.

How to apply

To download a copy of the position description, and to apply click "Apply Now".

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability in support of your application.

Enquiries? Connect with Penny Barnes Coordinator Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation on 0434 842 613.

We are a child-safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.