Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Part Time Appointment
- Fixed Term (varied duration, 4 - 12 weeks until June 2024)
- Secondment opportunity available
- Project position
- Multiple positions
The Department
The Staff Immunisation and Exposure Management Unit works with the Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Units to provide a comprehensive immunisation and exposure management service across Alfred Health.
Based at The Alfred with satellite immunisation services provided at Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals. The service is supported by an Infectious Diseases Physician one session per week.
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the highly successful staff Influenza Vaccination Program. The Staff Influenza Vaccination Nurse will work with other members of the Staff Immunisation and Exposure Management Team and the Infection Prevention Team to promote health care worker immunisation services during the Influenza vaccination campaign. As Staff Influenza Vaccination Nurse delegated you will be directly responsible for screening, documentation, vaccination administration and initiatives to improve immunisation uptake across Alfred Health. As Staff Influenza Vaccination Nurse you will work under the direction of the Manager of the Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology Unit or delegate.
All Staff Influenza Vaccination Nurses will be required to work across all sites and across all shift rotations throughout the campaign.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and recommend intervention strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to deliver and developed effective education to staff
- Current Drivers Licence (Desirable)
Benefits
- Onsite gym
- Child care
- Discount health insurance
- Salary packaging
If you have any questions, please contact Sue McLellan or Pauline Bass on 9076 3136
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 2nd February 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au