• Reference number: 10283
• Casual Position
• Salary commencing at $51.81 per hour (plus 25% casual loading) plus 11% superannuation (salary commensurate with experience)
• Assist in delivering Council's comprehensive Immunisation Program

About Moonee Valley City Council's Immunisation Team

The Moonee Valley Immunisation team provides regular Immunisation sessions across the municipality in a variety of settings and is committed to providing safe and effective immunisation services to infants, secondary school students and vulnerable community members. The team are responsible for delivering a comprehensive Immunisation Program accessible across the municipality to minimise the risk of vaccine preventable disease within the community.

The Opportunity

Positioned within Council's Family & Children Services department, you will be accountable for the control and prevention of the spread of infectious diseases within Moonee Valley through the provision of immunisation, education and advice. Providing a high level of customer service, you will also maintain professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medical supplies, equipment and vaccines for each immunisation session.
• Advise Program Leader Immunisation on vaccine and medical equipment stock control.
• Assist with the setting up of each immunisation venue.
• Advise parents on pre and post vaccination care of children.
• Vaccinate individuals in accordance with NH&MRC schedules and Council's quality procedures; and,
• Assess contraindications and consent for each person/child prior to vaccination.

Skills & Experience

• Registered Division 1 Nurse and accredited Nurse Immuniser.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of immunisation within a public health setting.
• Clear understanding of immunisation guidelines concerning contraindications and emergency procedures.
• Current Working with Children Check; and,
• Current and valid Victorian Driver's Licence.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system at the "Apply Now" link and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide.

Responses to the key selection criteria are required and should be attached within applications. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please contact Janene Richards, Program Leader Immunisation, [email protected] using the subject line: Immunisation Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

In line with the Council policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Immunisation Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 9243 1122.