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Vaccinator authorisation and immunisation videos

Information for nurses seeking vaccination authorisation, plus four videos for immunisers using scenarios with helpful tips on how to have a conversation with a pregnant woman, parent or a person who is afraid of needles, about immunisation.

Please complete the Vaccinator Initial Application [PDF, 144 KB] form and send the following evidence:

  • Annual Practicing Certificate (must include NCNZ number)
  • Current CPR certificate (age appropriate and includes airway management)
  • Proof of dated Indemnity Insurance cover letter indicating insurance is current. This can be requested by emailing or phoning:

    New Zealand Nurses Organisation
    Phone: 0800 283 848
    Email: nurses@nzno.org.nz

  • Vaccinator Training Course certificate
  • Completed Clinical Independent Assessment form

The Medical Officer of Health will review the evidence. If all evidence is present and correct a certificate for two years practice will be issued.

If any evidence is missing you will be advised and asked to provide this.

Please note: Your certificate can not be issued until all the correct information has been received.

Please complete the Vaccinator’s Re-Authorisation Application Form [PDF, 145 KB] and send the following evidence:

  • Annual Practicing Certificate (must include NCNZ number)
  • Current CPR certificate (age appropriate and includes airway management)
  • Proof of dated Indemnity Insurance cover letter indicating insurance is current. This can be requested by emailing or phoning:

    New Zealand Nurses Organisation
    Phone: 0800 283 848
    Email: nurses@nzno.org.nz

  • Vaccinator Update certificate
  • Completed Peer Review Form [PDF, 404 KB]
  • Summary of immunisation practice over preceding 12 months (refer to ‘Immunisation Standards for Vaccinators’ section of the Immunisation Handbook)

The Medical Officer of Health will review the evidence. If all evidence is present and correct a certificate for two years practice will be issued.

If any evidence is missing you will be advised and asked to provide this.

Please note: Your certificate can not be issued until all the correct information has been receive

Please complete the Vaccinator’s Authorisation Application Form [PDF, 143 KB] and send the following evidence:

  • Current Annual Practicing Certificate (must include NCNZ number)
  • Attendance certificate from initial 2 day Vaccinator Training Course
  • Initial independent clinical assessment
  • Current CPR certificate (age appropriate and includes airway management)
  • Proof of dated Indemnity Insurance cover letter indicating insurance is current. This can be requested by emailing or phoning:

    New Zealand Nurses Organisation
    Phone: 0800 283 848
    Email: nurses@nzno.org.nz

  • Evidence of Current Authorisation in another health district
  • Details of your proposed work in this district
  • Summary of immunisation practice over preceding 12 months (refer to ‘Immunisation Standards for Vaccinators’ section of the Immunisation Handbook)

The Medical Officer of Health will review the evidence. If all evidence is present and correct a certificate for two years practice will be issued.

If any evidence is missing you will be advised and asked to provide this.

Please note: Your certificate can not be issued until all the correct information has been receive

This will need to be assessed on a case by case basis.

Please complete the Vaccinator’s Application Form for Expired Certificate [PDF, 143 KB] and send the following evidence:

 form and send the following evidence:

  • Annual Practicing Certificate (must include NCNZ number)
  • Proof of dated Indemnity Insurance cover letter indicating insurance is current. This can be requested by emailing or phoning NZNO:

    New Zealand Nurses Organisation
    Phone: 0800 283 848
    Email: nurses@nzno.org.nz

  • Vaccinator Training Course certificate
  • Certificate of successful completion of your initial IMAC Vaccinator Training Course (within the last 5 years)
  • Attendance certificate from most recently attended Vaccinator Update Course (must be within the last 2 years)
  • Evidence of current Peer Review [PDF, 404 KB] (within the last 3 months)
  • Current CPR certificate (age appropriate and includes airway management)
  • Summary of immunisation practice over preceding 12 months (refer to ‘Immunisation Standards for Vaccinators’ section of the Immunisation Handbook)

The Medical Officer of Health will review the evidence. If all evidence is present and correct a certificate for two years practice will be issued.

If any evidence is missing you will be advised and asked to provide this.

Please note: Your certificate can not be issued until all the correct information has been received.

Immunisation scenarios

Four video clips for anyone immunising and not quite sure what to say on occasion when they are faced by someone unsure about the benefits of immunisation. All the clips are designed to provide helpful tips on how to have a conversation with a pregnant woman or parent about immunisation. Each provides different messages.

  • Scenario 1 (approx 10 mins) - Parent of baby
  • Scenario 2 (approx 7 mins) - Pregnant woman
  • Scenario 3 (approx 7 mins) - Phone conversation with vaccine hesitant parent
  • Scenario 4 (approx 5 mins) - Needle phobic adult (influenza vaccination)

Note: Waikato DHB Public Health service can only authorise nurses working within Waikato districts.

  • The authorisation of vaccinators to give immunisations from the New Zealand Ministry of Health Immunisation Schedule is covered by the 1984, clause 44A (2) Medicines Regulations Act (see the Ministry of Health Immunisations Handbook for further details).
  • This authorisation enables approved vaccinators to give vaccines from the schedule without direct supervision from a medical practitioner.
  •  It is the responsibility of the person wishing to become a vaccinator or maintain their vaccination certificate to ensure they have adhered to the New Zealand Ministry of Health authorisation process.
  • Each public health unit around the country has Medical Officers of Health who will oversee this national process for their area and will be guided by the Act as outlined in the NZ Immunisation Handbook.