Registered Nurse - Corporate Immunisation - Ballarat, Vic

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. is seeking registered nurses with immunisation experience for casual shifts during the influenza vaccination season in Victoria.

Roles may be part-time (20–40 hours/week) or full-time hours by agreement, with hourly rates dependent on hours, days, and experience. Travel between offices across Ballarat and surrounding areas is required; candidates must hold AHPRA registration, nurse immuniser qualifications, CPR and anaphylaxis training, a current police check, a valid

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Nurse immuniser qualifications.
• CPR certificate and anaphylaxis training.
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Full Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Administration of vaccines, in accordance with the National Standards set by the National Health & Medical Research Council and the relevant state Department of Health and the guidelines, and policies and procedures
• Traveling in-between different offices/client locations throughout the day
• Maintain immunisation skills knowledge, CPR and Anaphylaxis training each year
• Maintain immunisation records, vaccine supplies and consumables
• To monitor cold chain and storage of vaccines and to report and manage any detected breach of cold chain
• Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to avoid any incidents or wastage
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with legislative, industrial and organisational policy requirements and standards in the areas of Work Health and Safety

Skills

CPR certificate

Anaphylaxis training

Computer skills

Mobile device skills

Job description

Registered nurses with an interest in immunisation work are needed for casual work shifts during the traditional influenza vaccination window of mid-March through to end mid/late June.

This role will typically be a part time role and you will be looking at hours between 20 to 40 hours per week. Full time hours can also be considered.

The hourly rate is dependent on the number of hours and days available during weekdays, experience, and ability to do cold chain management.

Responsibilities

• Administration of vaccines, in accordance with the National Standards set by the National Health & Medical Research Council and the relevant state Department of Health and the guidelines, and policies and procedures
• Traveling in-between different offices/client locations throughout the day
• Maintain immunisation skills knowledge, CPR and Anaphylaxis training each year
• Maintain immunisation records, vaccine supplies and consumables
• To monitor cold chain and storage of vaccines and to report and manage any detected breach of cold chain
• Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to avoid any incidents or wastage
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with legislative, industrial and organisational policy requirements and standards in the areas of Work Health and Safety

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Nurse immuniser qualifications
• Good computer and mobile device skills
• Current CPR certificate and anaphylaxis training
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Full Driver License