Registered Nurse (Workplace Flu Vaccinations inc COVID-19)

About Us :

Established in 2013, VaxWorks has a focus on convenience and care. We aim to help businesses and community organisations access flu vaccinations in a way that is effective, convenient and affordable.

Our Mission

• VaxWorks will play a significant role in building Australia’s productivity and quality of life, by supporting healthy businesses and communities with quality, accessible prevention management tools and services.
• We promise to deliver our very best to our customers at all times.
• We will bring you a simple-to-use service that is customised to meet your needs, and give you all the tools you’ll need to make the most of your staff, school, or community clinics.

About You :

• Appropriate tertiary qualification/s and registration/s. Must be registered with AHPRA & provide evidence.
• Immunisation accreditation (as approved by the relevant State/Territory Health Department)
• Current driver’s licence and car

Position Summary :

As a Registered Nurse (Immunisation) you are responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of clinics and to provide an exceptional standard of care to our clients and their staff. As this is a specialty nursing position, you will maintain a professional growth mindset, take advantage of available ongoing professional education provided to you and take responsibility for your ongoing learning.

Key Requirements :

• Ideally minimum of one year’s nursing experience, preferably in a community-based role
• Demonstrated experience in the administration of vaccines to adults (the administration of vaccines to babies, infants and adolescents is advantageous but not a mandatory requirement).
• Sound knowledge of communicable diseases (with a particular focus on influenza), occupational immunisation programs and immunisation practice in workplace and school settings.
• The ability to manage post-vaccination emergencies with limited assistance.
• A thorough knowledge of immunisation procedures and practices.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from clients.
• Ability to work unsupervised and set work priorities to achieve set objectives within given timeframes.
• Well-developed administrative skills with the ability to operate various computer programs.
• Experience in similar roles as practice nurse or community-based nursing. Background or training in emergency nursing or occupational health nursing highly beneficial
• Competence in the use of relevant equipment and software (desirable)
• Sound knowledge of current legislation, practice standards, policies, and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Sound planning and organisational skills

Job Responsibility :

• Administer vaccines and conduct immunisation clinics in accordance with VaxWorks Health Services immunisation services protocols and in compliance with the relevant State/Territory requirements and National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommendations.
• Input, maintain and provide relevant records of vaccinations on the VaxWorks immunisation record management system.
• Maintain adequate supplies of vaccines and consumables for use at immunisation clinics.
• Ensure vaccines are stored and delivered in accordance with the vaccine management policy (based on National Vaccine Storage guidelines).
• Provide efficient and effective communication with clients and staff.
• Keep clients updated with any immediate issues relating to the timeliness of their clinics (eg delays due to traffic etc)
• Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times
• Promptly report any incidents.

In addition to the main duties/responsivities specified above, the following responsibilities and duties shall apply:

Customer Service

• Provide a consistently high level of service to our customers in a prompt and pleasant manner.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and confidentiality in dealing with our customers and each other.
• Provide courteous and effective communication to all customers/clients and staff.
• Develop individual skills and knowledge that will better serve our customers.

Personal Development & Conduct

• Identify and act upon own training and development needs to maintain sufficient currency of practice and knowledge to safely practice as an immunisation nurse.
• Ensure adherence to company Equal Employment Opportunity, Privacy procedures and other policies and programs.
• Participate fully in Recruitment and Induction processes.

Clinical

• Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to best available evidence
• Explain your position and procedures to patients, ensuring consent, providing them with support and reassurance
• Promote the benefits of immunisation, advice regarding the safety and appropriateness of immunisations and the safe administration of vaccines in accordance with the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
• Manage vaccines in accordance with the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines
• Effectively and safely manage immunisation emergencies
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage (such as refrigeration of vaccines), regular stock rotation, removal of out-of-date stock and ordering supplies

Job Functions :

Nurses

Job Benefits :

• Competitive, above-award wages and mileage allowances
• Storage of vaccines is not required - collect your vaccines on a daily basis from our offices and return unused vaccines at the end of the day from our unit at Camperdown
• Well-developed and supportive clinical and workplace procedures
• Work with one of Australia's most experienced mass-vaccination teams
• Access to specialised immunisation-related CPD

Selling Point :

A flexible, mobile clinical role offering vaccination services in workplaces around Sydney

Contact :

Amanda Markie