An exciting opportunity exists for a Public Health Nurse – Immunisation to join the Sunshine Coast Public Health Unit. This dynamic role focuses on providing expert immunisation advice, leading the School Immunisation Program, and delivering education to key stakeholders across the region. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be expected to exercise advanced clinical decision-making and support community and healthcare provider engagement. Join a passionate and diverse team committed to public health outcomes, including disease control, immunisation, and surveillance across the Sunshine Coast Health region.

Job details

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide specialised immunisation support, including cold chain management, immunisation catch-up advice, Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) follow-up, and assessment of Vaccine Management Protocols (VMPs) and Yellow Fever Provider applications.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to Clinical Nurses within the Public Health Unit, providing expertise on complex cold chain management, immunisation catch-up advice, AEFI follow-up, and Vaccine Management Protocol (VMP) assessments.
• Provide leadership in internal immunisation processes, contribute to strategic initiatives to improve vaccination rates, and foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across SCHHS.
• Lead and coordinate the School Immunisation Program (SIP), including engagement and education for all SIP providers.
• Represent SCPHU in teleconferences and working groups to support immunisation initiatives.

Remuneration value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG7). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers 

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SC632911 - RD (PDF, 441KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants