WAVE (Working to Advance Vaccine Equity) Program Team Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Public Health Unit

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration
: $ $58.98 per hour

Hours Per Week:
32

Requisition ID:
REQ608253

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
Central Coast Local Health District has a unique opportunity for an Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the Central Coast Community by improving access to vaccination services. This position blends clinical, project, education and quality improvement work and is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and innovation.

About The Opportunity
The Working to Advance Vaccine Equity (WAVE) program is a new CCLHD initiative that aims to improve vaccination coverage rates for the Central Coast Community, particularly for adults and adolescents. The project expands on an innovative, award-winning program "Ward Off Winter", which offers influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations to patients attending CCLHD facilities. The WAVE Team Lead role provides an opportunity to lead a dynamic and exciting project as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary Public Health team focused on improving access to immunisation services and lifting vaccination rates. Working across inpatient, outpatient and outreach settings, you will deliver education and vaccinations that protect the community and reduce the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases. This is a part-time position, working Monday to Friday (hours to be advised)

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

Benefits
What we Offer

• Work-Life Balance: 17.5% annual leave loading and paid parental leave. Potential for job-share for the right candidate(s)
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

About You

• You have current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a current NSW Driver's Licence
• You hold a valid Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check
• You have Postgraduate qualifications as per the Nurses Award requirement for the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)
• You have current accreditation as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser and have demonstrated experience and knowledge in vaccine administration, vaccine preventable diseases, cold chain management and adverse events following immunisation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, community members, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide high-quality, culturally-responsive care to Aboriginal community members and culturally diverse community members.
• Commitment to working within professional and ethical boundaries in a team-based healthcare environment.

Where you'll be working
The WAVE Team Lead role is based out of the modern Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute at Gosford Hospital, this 4 day per week role (option for jobshare) is perfect for anyone seeking work/life balance.

Need more information?
Please contact Kathryn Taylor on

Phone:

Email:

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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