• Casual position
• $50.78 per hour + 25% loading + Super
• Ref No: 18037

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland City Council is located in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the most populous and culturally diverse municipalities. We are committed to creating an environmentally sustainable and liveable city. Located in Coburg, Moreland City Council is just 8km from the CBD and offers excellent public transport and cycling access for employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Immunisation Nurse with Moreland City Council, you will be expected to provide a safe and effective immunisation service in accordance with the National Immunisation Program to residents, school students and employees within the Moreland City Council Municipality on a casual basis.  In performing this role you will have the availability to work daytime and evening immunisation sessions. During these sessions, you will use your strong people skills to educate, influence and respond to challenging questions and scenarios to ensure that vaccination occurs in best practice and in a compliant manner.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• Previous experience or exposure to mass immunisation settings, particularly within local government and knowledge of Local Government immunisation procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to determine the suitability of clients for receiving vaccination
• Proactive team member that will actively contribute on ideas to improve the program
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)     
• Registered Nurse Division 1, Immunisation Accredited
• Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) Membership
• Current knowledge of the National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule.
• Strong people management

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER

• Extensive opportunities for training and career development.
• A real sense of work-life balance.

It is a requirement of this role that you have an valid current drivers licence, CPR & anaphylaxis management certificate,  national police check and Working with Children’s check. Moreland City Council will assist in obtaining a National Police check and up to date Working with Children’s check if required.

If you have the required skill set to perform this role and wish to apply, Please ensure that you include a cover letter, resume and responses to the key points in the ’Key selection criteria’ section in the position description.

For further information please contact Janelle Hyatt on 9240 2253

Applications close: 5pm, Saturday, 5 October 2019

To apply or to obtain a position description, please visit our website.

Please note all applicants must apply online and no late applications will be accepted.

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse