Registered Nurse - Immunisation - Targeted

Join the frontline of health: advocate, educate, and empower communities through immunisation!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Awabakal Land | Wallsend Health Campus
Requisition ID: REQ529224

Ad Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.






What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Ongoing orientation, training, and professional development opportunities
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

 
About the role:

The successful candidate will work closely with Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), clinicians in Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), General Practice, private service providers, and local communities to support the delivery of immunisation programs. Population Health provides a culturally safe and supportive environment, with joint governance across services to ensure effective and inclusive service delivery. The role is backed by a dedicated Immunisation team, including a Nurse Manager, Clinical Lead, Aboriginal Health Manager, CNCs, Aboriginal Health Worker, and Administrative Officers.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, with the ability to convey health-related messages to diverse audiences. Key strengths include curiosity and the ability to engage with a variety of cultures, experiences, and beliefs, as well as proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. The role is supported by the NSW Health Immunisation network, offering consultation, collaboration, and regular updates to LHD teams. 



Where you’ll be working:

Located on Awabakal Land at the Wallsend Health Campus, the Immunisation team is part of the Health Protection service, HNE Population Health Unit. The Health Protection service is responsible for the surveillance and control of communicable diseases, coordination of immunisation, environmental health, epidemiology and public health research.

Population Health actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to join the Population Health Aboriginal Network Group and the Aboriginal Cultural Determinants Committee. As an immunisation advocate, the successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the National Immunisation Program.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with APRHA and an Authorised Nurse Immuniser.

• Eligible to drive in NSW.
   

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 

 
Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Julie Kohlhagen on Julie.Kohlhagen@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. \

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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