Professional Perspectives
Authorisation for Authorised Nurse Immunisers
I am an Enrolled Nurse and I want to become an independent Authorised Nurse Immuniser. Is this possible in NSW?
In NSW only a registered nurse or midwife – who has successfully completed an immunisation course that is accredited by Health Education Services Australia (HESA) – can work as an independent Authorised Nurse or Authorised Midwife Immuniser. This authorisation is provided under the following Authority for Registered Nurses and Midwives:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ immunisation/Documents/ authority-for-RNs-and-midwives. pdf
More information can be about immunisation on NSW Health:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ immunisation/Pages/default.aspx.
All nurses can administer medications with a valid order. This could include immunisations, if local policy provided for this. Like with any nursing practice, it would be necessary to have the right education, training and competence to administer immunisations.
