Nurse

Ipswich City Council; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive culture

Work-life balance

Diversity & inclusion

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing

Leave options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Registered Nurse Immuniser to deliver safe, high-quality immunisation services across community and school clinics in Ipswich. You will engage effectively with clients, support cold chain management and respond to adverse reactions as needed.

The role requires APRHA registration, HESA immunisation qualification, ASCIA/anaphylaxis training, and a current Queensland C-class licence.

Qualifications

• APRHA RN with current unrestricted licence to practice.
• HESA approved immunisation qualification required.
• ASCIA or anaphylaxis training required.
• Immunisation proof for all VPDs (vaccines).
• Current C class Queensland driver's licence.
• Immunising experience and passion for the work.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Agility in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Immunising at community clinics and schools for babies, children, adolescents and adults.
• Facilitate cold chain management of vaccines.
• Be a committed team member delivering excellent immunisation service.
• Monitor and manage any immunisation adverse reactions.

Skills

Immunisation experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

APRHA Registered Nurse - unrestricted licence

HESA approved immunisation qualification

ASCIA or anaphylaxis training

Qld driver's licence - C class

Job description

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

Join council's immunisation team and play a vital role in protecting the health and wellbeing of our community.

As a Registered Nurse Immuniser you will deliver safe, professional, high-quality immunisation services to clients within Ipswich at both our community and school clinics. We are looking for excellent communicators who have immunisation experience utilising the National immunisation program (NIP) schedules and the school immunisation program.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Immunising at our community clinics and schools, including babies/infants, children, adolescents and adults across the region
• Facilitate cold chain management of vaccines
• Be a committed team member providing an excellent immunisation service for all clientele
• Monitor and manage any immunisation adverse reactions as needed

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• APRHA Registered Nurse - current unrestricted licence to practice
• HESA approved immunisation qualification
• Current ASCIA or anaphylaxis training
• Proof of immunisation or natural immunity to all VPD's (vaccine preventable diseases) - Qld Health
• Current C class Queensland driver's license
• Immunising experience and be passionate about your work
• The ability work as part of a collaborative team
• Agility to adjust to a dynamic working environment
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

This is a casual position with a salary commencing $61.68 per hour including 25% casual loading plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance: A supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please direct any related questions to *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.