Immunisation Registered Nurse – AMS - Cunnamulla, Queensland.

Employment Type:  
Permanent – Full-Time (8am -5pm Monday to Friday).

Practice Information:
BB Practice Aboriginal Medical Service

Position Description:
The purpose of this position is to work within the organisation to enhance Immunisation uptake within the community promoting Immunisation Services. 

• This role… you will be responsible for the delivery of community-based Immunisation promotion activities.

• Stakeholder engagement and building local partnerships 

• Communication and engagement activities to promote cancer 

• awareness in community 

• Working with the local community and Immuniser program governance structure to identify uptake priorities within the community, including Communities of Practice 

• Complete an evaluation of the immunisation program activities to measure success of the delivery of the program activity/initiative

• Community is informed followed up and a program-based education is provided to encourage participation before services arrive in community

• Conduct and support a range of health education, promotion and prevention activities across the CACH Footprint.

The position will be responsible for the delivery of:

• Further Immunisation Activities

• Community Days & Clinic Support Activities

• ACCHS Staff Training Workshops

• Distribute health information/program materials and support participants in making lifestyle choices and understanding of risk factors re Immunisations

• Survey conducted on a 6 monthly basis or Local interviews conducted with key community groups or yarning circles on a 6-monthly basis.

• Use of Pen cs to cleanse AIR and MD Data

• Ability to obtain PRODA Registration

• Data cleansing of Immunisations for Children realignment with AIR data to identify catch up imms required

• Clean data, pathway to identify and immunize Children falling through the gaps

• Manage all ordering and compliance associated with Immunisation fridge

• Increase education to carers support for Immunisation

• Manage the staff Immunisation program

Position Requirements:
Mandatory:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA Registration 

• IPN Qualifications 

• Post graduate experience of 3-4 years 

• Current Queensland Driver’s Licence 

• Current Positive Blue Card Notice 

• Current First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) 

• Current National Criminal History Check 

• IT Skills and Microsoft Officer Experience (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) 

• Demonstrated experience working in Health or Community engagement/development programs is desirable. 

 This position may be subject to:

• Drug & Alcohol Screening and

• Medical Evaluation Clearance

Salary Information:
$80,000 - $90,000 per annum.

About Cunnamulla: 
Living in Cunnamulla offers a warm, tight-knit community and a slower outback lifestyle with affordable housing and a connection to nature. Residents enjoy a range of community events, access to essential services, and nearby attractions like Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary.  

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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