This position description outlines the role of a Limited Scope COVID-19 Vaccinator.

The limitations of this role include:

• Only authorised to work in state-run public health services’ vaccination premises in Victoria
• Only authorised to vaccinate people 18 years of age and older
• Prepares and/or administers the COVID-19 vaccine only
• Not required to support or manage the response to adverse events but should escalate any concerns for patient welfare they may have
• Does not establish patient consent.

Pay and Work Conditions

• These positions will be casual and available to assist with the Vaccination roll out, if work is required after hours or on weekends penalty rates will apply.

Supervision

• Limited Scope COVID-19 Vaccinators will be directly supervised during the COVID-19 Clinical Skills and Competencies training and assessment process, including 5 successfully completed supervised vaccinations.
• When deemed competent to perform all authorised vaccination activities autonomously, Limited Scope COVID-19 Vaccinators will be indirectly supervised by a supervising authorised immuniser as detailed in the Victorian COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an authorised immuniser, the Limited Scope COVID-19 Vaccinator must prepare and/or administer the COVID-19 vaccine in accordance the Victorian COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines and the authorisation and other legislative requirements specified in the Public Health Emergency Order: Authorisation for preparation and administration - COVID-19 VACCINE (Limited Scope COVID-19 Vaccinator).

Selection Criteria
Essential:

• You must have two doses of COVID-19 vaccine before you can be deployed in the COVID-19 outbreak response workforce. To book in your vaccine call 1800 675 398.
• You must have a current Police check.
• Successful completion of:
  • Commonwealth COVID-19 Vaccination Training program; and
  • Victorian COVID-19 eLearning Competency Training package.
• Ability to maintain client/patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including the ability to build rapport, answer questions and provide information to patients within scope of practice and work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Written literacy skills.
• Ability to use systems required to maintain electronic and other patient documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of a supervising authorised immuniser.

Desirable:

• Currently or previously employed in a health or community service setting.
• Current enrolment in a TAFE or university health-related course.
• Knowledge of infection control and prevention procedures.

Statement of Duties

• Successful competition of the Victorian COVID-19 Clinical Skills and Competencies Training certificate.
• Prepare individual vaccine doses by drawing up from a multi-dose vial under aseptic conditions.
• Once deemed competent, administer the COVID-19 vaccine to vaccine recipients via intramuscular injection under the indirect supervision of a supervising authorised immuniser in accordance with the Victorian COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines and the authorisation and other legislative requirements specified in the Public Health Emergency Order: Authorisation for preparation and administration - COVID-19 VACCINE (Limited Scope COVID-19 Vaccinator).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.
• Works within the multidisciplinary vaccination team to complete tasks which may also include:
  • Patient support services including mobility assistance
  • Maintaining a clean workplace environment
  • General activities as required to assist the vaccination service; and
  • Documentation including use of the electronic database (CVMS) and other applicable patient records.
• Maintains infection control practices in the health environment.
• Adheres to principles of safe manual handling at all times.
• Observes and reports any concerns regarding the patient to the supervising authorised immuniser.
• Assists with set up and cleaning/decontamination of medical equipment as required.
• Adheres to relevant hospital policy/procedures.
• Other duties as directed by line manager or supervising authorised immuniser within the limitations of the position description