Nurse Immuniser – Women's and Children's Immunisation Services

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, motivated and proactive registered nurse immuniser to join the team at Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital. This Position is Permanent Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight.

To be successful for this role you must:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate certificate of a Nurse Immuniser Program recognised by the Cheif Health Officer
• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Minimum of two year’s full-time or equivalent experience in the provision of a high quality Immunisation Service as an Accredited Nurse Immuniser
• Possess excellent clinical skills
• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance nursing expertise
• A commitment to high quality, safe and person centred patient care

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.