Immunisation Nurse

City of Port Phillip; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Job summary

City of Port Phillip in Melbourne is seeking a Casual Immunisation Nurse to deliver vaccines at community sessions, schools and local organisations. You will provide high-quality customer service with a caring and respectful approach, while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

The role sits in the Health Services Team at St Kilda Town Hall, with responsibilities including administering vaccines, maintaining cold chain, offering evidence-based immunisation advice, and managing

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of immunisation best practice and CPR accreditation.
• Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check.
• Experience delivering vaccines in community settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines in line with the National Immunisation Program and council policies.
• Maintain cold chain management and safety standards.
• Provide evidence-based immunisation advice to clients.
• Manage medical emergencies in line with legislation and best practice.

Skills

RN AHPRA

Immunisation exp

CPR

WWC Check

Police Check

Education

Nurse registration (AHPRA)

Job description

• Salary Range $107,300 - $117,569 plus 12% Super
• Casual Position available, Bring your health expertise to our community!
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

As part of Council’s Health Services Team, you will work alongside a supportive and experienced team to safely deliver vaccines at community sessions, schools and community organisations.

You will provide a high level of customer service and bring a caring, gentle and personable approach to every interaction, while consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity and respect for confidentiality.

Duties

• Administer vaccines in accordance with the National Immunisation Program and council policies.
• Maintain cold chain management and safety standards.
• Provide evidence-based immunisation advice to clients.
• Manage emergencies in line with legislation and best practice.

Skills and Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Current knowledge of immunisation best-practice and CPR accreditation
• Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

• We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence is preferable but not mandatory.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Doug Martin, Coordinator Health Services, via phone [phone]*** and email ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone [phone] *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au