Monash Health Hiring for Accredited Primary Immuniser – Casual Job at Melbourne Full Time

Acknowledging the vital role they play in providing healthcare to our community, Monash Health proudly supports the WHO 2021 International Year of Health and Care Workers

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. Monash Health is leading the way in the vaccination roll out for our communities and is inspiring others to get vaccinated.

About the Opportunity

Monash Health is seeking Accredited Nurse Immunisers to work in our vaccination clinics and vaccination hubs which operate seven days a week. The clinics operational hours have been designed to support our workforce shifts and clinic employees will be rostered for shifts 0800 to 1730, 7 days a week. Training in clinic processes, COVID-19 vaccination protocols and information systems will be provided and reinforced through a supportive environment. You will have access to a nurse educator specific to this workforce.

Monash Health is seeking Primary Accredited Nurse Immunisers who wish to work on a casual basis. Primary Accredited Nurse immunisers who are performing a supervisory role will be graded as a Registered Nurse Grade 3B according to the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020. This grade will also apply to experienced nurse immunisers who have previously been working in local government or similar settings (and had completed an approved immuniser course of study prior to the pandemic period).

Casual employees will work with South Eastern Public Health Unit Centralised Workforce (SCW)and be allocated shifts according to availability and chosen locations via our web based allocations system.

About You

You are a highly motivated individual who wishes to join the COVID-19 Vaccination Hub in the role of a Nurse Immuniser.

The Nurse Immuniser is an integral member of the COVID-19 Vaccination team and is responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, high quality immunisation care

What you need to have:

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Current Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Proven relevant experience working in a in local government or similar setting
• Relevant working visa
• Relevant qualifications
• Police Check not more than 3 months old

What to expect:

• Exposure to a variety of settings and working with Monash Health’s exceptional healthcare clinicians
• Receive corporate benefits such as salary packaging, access to staff parking, on site Gym, uniform and Employee Assistance Program
• You may receive shifts at short notice or up to six weeks in advanced as available

You will be provided with:

• Continuing education and access to online resources
• Access to a Nurse Manager and nurse educator specific for this workforce

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and gym (only where relevant), uniform (only where relevant) and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.

Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using your Monash Health employee account. For any assistance please email [email protected].

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks;
• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
• proof of immunisation.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

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In accordance with the COVID- 19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions issued by the Chief Health Officer on 7 September 2021, all employees working in Residential Aged Care facilities will be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination or evidence of a vaccination booking in accordance with the directions.

Vaccination requirements for roles in our Residential Aged Care facilities will be confirmed at interview stage and you should bring evidence. Offers of employment will only be made to candidates that can provide evidence that they meet the vaccination requirements.