Relief Immunisation Nurse

at  Moira Shire Council

ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities and Functions
Immunisations
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Administering vaccines to children and adults as per the Australian Immunisation Handbook (Current Edition) and the approval of the Department of Human Services.
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Demonstrating an understanding of and ability to implement the State and Federal Government funded immunisation schedule.
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Ensuring privacy for clients at immunisation sessions.
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Providing clients with Immunisation information so they can make an informed choice regarding immunisation.
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Monitoring cold chain of vaccines during sessions and travel.
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Ensuring resuscitation equipment and drugs are in full working order prior to each session.
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Ensuring members of the team know their responsibility in case of an emergency.
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Using safe work practice with regard to safe disposal of equipment used.
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Practice within Secretary Approval under regulation S(3) Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017, and the Approved Client Groups for Nurse Immunisers.
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Administrative
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Where Mentor qualifications are held, supervising student placements for immunisation certificate training.
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Participate in ongoing education in the area of immunisation.
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Ensure immunisation qualifications are current.
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Read immunisation updates distributed by Department of Human Services and implement changes in service as required.
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Together with the Maternal & Child Health team and Immunisation Administration Officer provide advice to Council and Management about appropriate strategies for improving immunisation sessions and percentage of families immunised.
For further information please contact Sandra Mogg on 0358 719 222 and view the Position Description (please click apply for Seek, LinkedIn and Indeed, to view).

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Key Selection Criteria
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Division 1 Registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria;
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Current Working with Children Check;
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Current Immunisation certificate;
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CPR and First Aid Certificates;
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Demonstrated knowledge of immunisation issues – current schedule, catch up schedules, emergency procedures.
Essential qualifications and experience
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AHPRA Registration Nurses including 20 hrs continuous professional development;
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National Police Check;
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Drivers licence;
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Current Immunisation certificate;
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Yearly CPR Update.
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Working with Children Check

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Basic Life Skills

Please refer the Job description for details