Registered Nurse Immunisers (COVID-19)

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking Registered Nurse Immunisers to assist in the delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines as part of the Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Strategy.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• working closely with the Project Management Team in ensuring:
  • the safe administration of vaccinations
  • a high-level of confidentiality
  • the maintenance of data entries through the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and other record-keeping platforms
• working within the clinical standards and immunisation policies to deliver the safest and most effective administration of vaccinations
• communicating with patients and providing them with the necessary information, support and reassurance they require
• practising health and safety procedures including maintaining the cleanliness of clinical areas and disposal of clinical waste
• ensuring effective logistic and stock management of vaccines
• participating as required, in internal meetings and activities on clinical matters.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• current qualifications as a Registered Nurse Immuniser within Australia
• current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Anaphylaxis Certificate
• in-depth understanding of immunisation clinical guidelines
• valid National Police Check and Working with Children Check
• ability to work within a team environment and autonomously
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• relevant basic qualifications according to the Minimum Credentialling Criteria (MCC)
• meets Aspen Medical’s MCC for Registered Nurses.

Minimum Credentialing Criteria:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• evidence of the completion of 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development within the past 12 months in compliance with the requirements of AHPRA
• current CV
• two clinical references from current and/or recent referees who can attest to the applicant’s recent experience and ability. At least one of these refences must be from a direct supervisor or Nurse Unit Manager (NUM).

Contact Information

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact TeRina Bycroft on +61 2 6203 9500.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We are a veteran-owned business and we encourage ADF veterans with appropriate skills and experience to apply.