Hepatitis B Immunisation Sample Clauses

Hepatitis B Immunisation. 2.4.1 The parties agree in principle that responsibility for pre-exposure immunisation of principals rests with employers who should accept responsibility for safety in the workplace, and who will be advised as necessary by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. 2.4.2 In situations where principals may be at significantly increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B because of the nature of their job, the situation shall be assessed on an individual basis to decide if immunisation would be appropriate. The parties do not envisage that immunisation programmes would be set up to cover all principals covered by this Agreement. Only those working in an area with a high incidence of hepatitis B may receive immunisation. 2.4.3 In all situations where a risk of being infected by the hepatitis B virus exists, it shall be the duty of employers to require safe working practices on the part of the principal and to ensure appropriate hygiene measures to reduce such risk to a minimum, whether or not immunisation is considered advisable.
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Hepatitis B Immunisation. 2.4.1 The parties agree in principle that responsibility for pre-exposure immunisation of employees rests with employers who should accept responsibility for safety in the workplace, advised as necessary by the Ministry of Health or Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. 2.4.2 In situations where employees may be at significantly increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B because of the nature of their job, the situation shall be assessed on an individual basis to decide if immunisation would be appropriate. The parties do not envisage that immunisation programmes would be set up to cover all employees covered by this Agreement. Only those working in an area with a high incidence of hepatitis B may receive immunisation. 2.4.3 In all situations where a risk of being infected by the hepatitis B virus exists, it shall be the duty of employers to require safe working practices on the part of the employee and to ensure appropriate hygiene measures to reduce such risk to a minimum, whether or not immunisation is considered advisable.
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Hepatitis B Immunisation. 2.4.1 The parties agree in principle that responsibility for pre-exposure i unisation of e ployees rests with e ployers who should accept responsibility for safety in the workplace, advised as necessary by the Ministry of Health or Ministry of Business, Innovation and E ploy ent. 2.4.2 In situations where e ployees ay be at significantly increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B because of the nature of their job, the situation shall be assessed on an individual basis to decide if i unisation would be appropriate. The parties do not envisage that i unisation progra es would be set up to cover all e ployees covered by this Agree ent. Only those working in an area with a high incidence of hepatitis B ay receive i unisation. 2.4.3 In all situations where a risk of being infected by the hepatitis B virus exists, it shall be the duty of e ployers to require safe working practices on the part of the e ployee and to ensure appropriate hygiene easures to reduce such risk to a ini u , whether or not i unisation is considered advisable.
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  • Clinical 1.1 Provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients including assessment, intervention and evaluation. 1.2 Undertakes clinical shifts at the direction of senior staff and the Nursing Director including participation on the on-call/after hours/weekend roster if required. 1.3 Participates in ▇▇▇▇ rounds/case conferences as appropriate. 1.4 Educates patients/carers in post discharge management and organises discharge summaries/referrals to other services, as appropriate. 1.5 Supports and liaises with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care. 1.6 Completes clinical documentation and undertakes other administrative tasks as required. 1.7 Participates in departmental and other meetings as required to meet organisational and service objectives. 1.8 Participates in quality improvement and policy review/development within the practice setting. 1.9 Complies with and demonstrates a positive commitment to Regulations, Acts and Policies relevant to nursing including the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia, the Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia, the National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse and the Poisons Act 1964. 1.10 Promotes and participates in team building and decision making. 1.11 Responsible where applicable for the clinical supervision of Enrolled Nurses/Assistants in Nursing under their supervision.