Authorised Nurse Immuniser - #682288

Applications Close: 3:00pm, Thursday 23 May 2024

The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Authorised Nurse Immuniser (Casual)

Position Number: POS0944

In this position you will work as part of the immunisation team to administer vaccinations to all eligible age groups including infants, children, adolescence, and adults in accordance with Council's public health immunisation programs.

You will be involved in all aspects of the vaccination program including ordering vaccine and equipment, assessment, consent, management of the cold chain, adverse effects and reporting. Accurate and confidential administration and record keeping is also an essential part of this role.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Knowledge of legal responsibilities relating to immunisation service provision
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication and conflict resolution skills
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a registered nurse
• Current authorisation as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser in Tasmania, with recent and regular experience in the immunisation of infants, children, adolescents and adults
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate (infants and adults) and is competent to manage and report an Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI)
• Current drivers licence
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration
• Must be available on Wednesdays

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Natasha Tempest, Team Leader Environmental Health on 03 6323 3312.

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume, the completed Availability Schedule, and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3:00pm, Thursday 23 May 2024