About the scholarship

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) 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 a 100% scholarship to this course (valued at $385).

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 ANI scholarship
• RN must have not previously attained qualification as an 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 ($385) if RN fails or does not successfully complete the course
• RN will provide an upfront deposit of $100 to CESPHN which will be fully refunded upon successful completion of 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 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 ($385)

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