Immunisation Nurse (Registered Nurse) - School Immunisation

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Free courses via Sydney Education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Fitness Passport + tele-nut

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Immunisation Nurse (Registered Nurse) for casual work at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. You will deliver vaccines in high school vaccination clinics and participate in the NSW Adolescent School Vaccination Program, with additional influenza vaccinations as needed.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, authorised nurse immuniser status, and NSW driver’s licence, along with experience in hospital, community or public health settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in hospital, community or public health.
• Knowledge of NSW Adolescent School Based Immunisation Program protocols.
• Must have authorised nurse immuniser certification.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1/P2 acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Provide and administer vaccines within vaccination clinics in high schools within the Sydney Local Health District as part of the Adolescent School Vaccination Program.
• Administer other vaccinations such as influenza on an annual basis or as required.
• Operate in accordance with Health Protection NSW protocols and vaccination schedules.
• Assist with preparation and management of immunisation clinics and related activities.

Skills

RN registration with AHPRA

Immunisation experience

Public health nursing

Driver's licence

Job description

Immunisation Nurse (Registered Nurse) - School Immunisation

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ706157

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The Public Health Nurse - School Immunisation will be responsible for provision and administration of vaccines within vaccination clinics in High Schools located in areas covered by Sydney Local Health District, as part of the NSW Health Adolescent School Vaccination Program and according to protocols developed by Health Protection NSW for the Adolescent School Vaccination Program and other related activities.

The immunisation nurses will also be responsible for administration of other vaccinations such as influenza on an annual basis or as required by Sydney Local Health District.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation (AHPRA).
• Recent experience working as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, community and/or public health setting.
• Knowledge and ability to provide immunisation within the NSW Adolescent School Based Immunisation Program and relevant protocols and immunisation schedules.
• Must have demonstrated experience and certification as an authorised nurse immuniser.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 Licence acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Additional Public Holiday during Christmas for celebrations!
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families.
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Francesca Figg via email at **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

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