Register for waitlist
CESPHN does not currently have any scholarship opportunities available.
To register your interest and be notified of future scholarship opportunities, interested RNs should complete the form on the next page to be placed on a waitlist.
Please see details of scholarship below.
About the Scholarship
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN from time to time offer nurses the opportunity to apply
for a scholarship for the Authorised Nurse Immuniser course. This qualification allows nurses in NSW to administer vaccines independent of a medical
officer.
CESPHN are offer successful applicants a100% scholarship
to this course (valued at $350).
Eligibility criteria
- Registered nurse (RN) - with current AHPRA registration
- Currently employed at a General Practice or RACF within the CESPHN region
- RN must have not previously attained
qualification as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser (ANI)
- RN must have not previously been awarded a scholarship from CESPHN
- RN must be able to register and commence course within 1 week of application approval
- RN must successfully complete course within 20 weeks of registration
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)
Contact immunisation@cesphn.com.au for more information