Thank you for registering your interest in applying for the Authorised
Nurse Immuniser Scholarship.
About the Scholarship
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is offering registered nurses working in General Practice within the CESPHN region the opportunity to apply
for a scholarship to complete studies to become a qualified Authorised Nurse Immuniser (ANI) in NSW and administer vaccinations independent of a medical
officer.
CESPHN are offering successful applicants 100% scholarship
to this course (valued at $350).
Eligibility criteria
- Registered nurse (RN) - with current AHPRA registration
- Currently employed at a General Practice within the CESPHN region
- RN must have not previously been awarded a CESPHN Authorised Nurse Immuniser scholarship
- RN must have not previously attained
qualification as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser (ANI)
Terms & Conditions
- RN must be able to register and commence course within 2 weeks of application approval
- RN must successfully complete course within 20 weeks of course commencement/registration
- RN will be subject to reimbursing CESPHN the full cost of the scholarship ($350) if RN fails or does not successfully complete the course
About the course
SA Health - Understanding Vaccines and the NIP
- 70 hours of online study
- Maximum of 20 weeks to complete the course
This course is accredited by Health Education Services Australia (HESA) and
conforms with the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health
Professionals.
Upon completion of this course, registered nurses and
midwives will have the qualification to administer vaccinations in NSW,
independent of a medical officer, as per NSW Health Authority.
Application process
- Applicants
must meet all the eligibility criteria
- Submit
application form (on next page)
- Applicants must declare that they acknowledge and understand that if they do not successfully complete course within given timeframe, they will be subject to reimbursing CESPHN the full cost of the course ($350)
Successful applicants will be contacted via email and invited to register with a special scholarship code.
Contact immunisation@cesphn.com.au for more information