Public Health Unit, Immunisation Team Registered Nurse
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Northern Sydney Public Health Unit – Immunisation Team. Work with a small supportive team to have meaningful impact on the health of our community.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 7 August 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,382.80 - $1,941.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ579054
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Public Health Unit at Hornsby Hospital
What you'll be doing
• managing cold chain breaches and revaccination schedules
• determining immunisation catch-up schedules
• arranging rabies post-exposure prophylaxis
• approving new Vaccine Account numbers for GPs and pharmacies
• providing advice on how to manage adverse events following immunisation and vaccine administration errors
• Responding to general inquires from members of the public about immunisation and vaccines
• providing general information about the school program.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and authorised nurse immuniser (as per requirements of PD 2008_033 Immunisation Services - Authority for Registered Nurses) or willingness to work towards authorisation.
- Sound knowledge of relevant immunisation policies and guidelines, including the National Immunisation Program Schedule, Australian Immunisation Handbook and National Vaccine Storage "Strive for 5" guidelines.
- Current/recent experience with immunisation practice.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Chee on Karen.Chee@health.nsw.gov.au or 0435 642 891
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 11 June 2025
