What are the vaccination requirements for uPaged nurses?

The following information is a guide only and requirements may differ between states, organisations, hospitals and departments. Ensure all documents provided contain the practice/clinic details including official letterhead/stamp, and your name and DOB as a minimum. Where applicable ensure evidence contains vaccination brand and batch.

NB: In certain specialised clinical settings, the health facility may require additional serological evidence of protection.

If you are having difficulty locating your vaccination record, The Australian Immunisation Register can provide you with a copy of your immunisation history. Some vaccinations records are also available via the Medicare/MyGov immunisation program as well, if they have been recorded and linked to your Medicare/My Gov account.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
  • One adult dose of diphtheria/ tetanus/pertussis vaccine (dTpa). Not ADT
  • Serology will not be accepted
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
  • 2 doses of MMR vaccine at least one month apart, or
  • Positive IgG for measles, mumps and rubella, or
  • Birthdate before 1966.
Varicella (chickenpox)
  • 2 doses of varicella vaccine at least one month apart (one dose is sufficient if prior to 14 years of age), or
  • Positive IgG for varicella, or History of chickenpox, or
  • physician-diagnosed shingles (serotest if uncertain)
Hepatitis B
  • History of completed age-appropriate course of hepatitis B vaccine. Not “accelerated” course. AND:
  • Anti-HBs greater than or equal to 10mIU/mL, or
  • Documented evidence of anti-HBc, indicating past hepatitis B infection
Tuberculosis (TB)
To enable instant bookings on uPaged, please provide all necessary information as evidence of your TB clearance
 
The screening process is based on each individual’s TB assessment and can vary between different health facilities, therefore you will need to contact your local TB service (Chest Clinic) or accredited GP to obtain clearance.
 
If you have (or previously had) symptoms suggestive of TB or have ever had contact with a person known to have TB, you must immediately seek the advice of a TB service (Chest Clinic) for exclusion of active TB.
 
Persons with positive TST/IGRA must be fully assessed by a TB service within 3 months of commencement of clinical duties and must be asymptomatic when commencing clinical duties.
Within NSW only: to assist you, here is the TB Assessment Tool by NSW Health that you may choose to complete. Please note - it is up to the uPaged hospital to accept this evidence as sufficient for assessment.