Campus Nurse (Es1-4)

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1459838

Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated experience and skills to meet the first aid needs of students, staff and visitors within a school environment. SC2: Proven qualifications in nursing and Level 2 First Aid, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma and Diabetes. SC3: Exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage work priorities, meet deadlines and develop procedures and guidelines in a first aid setting. SC4: Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner, and a commitment to professional learning within the position. SC5: High level communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, staff and other members of the school community, including parents. SC6: Ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all children in line with the Child Safety Standards. Role The Keysborough Secondary College Campus Nurse plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of students. The Campus Nurse supports the development, education, health and wellbeing of Keysborough SC students and their families. The Campus Nurse promotes the optimal health, wellbeing and development of students, and includes a focus on health monitoring, health promotion, education and counselling, and the provision of primary health care to students. The Campus Nurse also makes early identification, and intervention for students and families at risk.

The Campus Nurse works collaboratively with other members of the school's education and health and wellbeing teams and may also make referrals to other health practitioners to support the health and wellbeing needs of students. The Campus Nurse is an integral part of the school community. In promoting optimal student health, wellbeing and development, the Campus Nurse plays a vital role in enabling students to meet their full educational potential, by promoting child and adolescent health and wellbeing and assisting in early identification of students with potential health-related learning difficulties.

The Campus Nurse practices in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional framework set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

The Campus Nurse provides primary health care, education and support for all students. This includes:

First aid provision within the Campus Health promotion and primary health prevention programs within the Campus Arrange first aid training courses (using external providers) for staff and maintain staff first aid training log/data Assist the Compliance Officer to develop Campus and College health related policies when required Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position will be:

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Campus Health Centre Contribute to quality improvement activities to improve the health outcomes for students Coordinate the professional development activities with the school which relate to first aid, health and wellbeing Assist in developing policies and procedures relating to first aid, health and wellbeing Demonstrate high levels of autonomous nursing practice and expertise in school nursing Undertake the activities and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse - Range 4 Within the Health Facility: Provide primary nursing care to sick and injured students, staff and visitors and carry out general nursing procedures as required Attend to students, staff and others who are in need of treatment for illness or injury Administer medication to students as required and record accurately as per Department of Education Victoria requirements Actively promote primary health care within the education curriculum Make nursing interventions which promote optimal student health in the following areas: Alcohol and other drugs Safe environments Mental health and wellbeing Sexual health and wellbeing Physical health and wellbeing Healthy eating and wellbeing Order medical supplies and keep an inventory of equipment and first aid supplies, liaising with suppliers when necessary Maintain up-to-date notices, concerning Department health requirements (e.g. notifiable diseases, exclusion periods) Report to relevant Principal Class Team, Staff Leadership and Teaching Staff, any matters of concern regarding the wellbeing of students Provide assistance to staff with the ongoing management of health-related issues in a working capacity Maintain up-to-date student medical records and distribute to relevant staff Ensure parents/guardians are contacted if and when necessary Communicate with parents/guardians to ensure that student medical information is correct and up to date Ensure supplies are maintained at all times, including replenishing first aid kits, checking materials and equipment to ensure safe for use Support staff for programs including camps and excursions where medication and/or first aid supplies are required Ensure the first aid clinic is clean, well organised and maintained in accordance to OH&S Standards Ensure anaphylaxis, asthma, allergy, diabetes documentation and medications are up to date at all times Maintain necessary student medical records and incident forms, entering necessary data into databases (i.e. Cases21/Compass) Maintain confidentiality at all times. Additional Duties: Implement emergency management procedures when necessary Contribute to development of school policies where applicable Carry out other duties that may be deemed necessary to perform as part of the role Coordinate Campus professional development sessions (with external providers if applicable) including but not limited to anaphylaxis, asthma and other Department mandated professional development Undertake additional duties as directed by the Principal Class Team and/or Business Manager. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

The Campus Nurse role is part time (0.8) from 8:50am - 3:26pm daily from Monday - Friday. The college is willing to negotiate a fulltime time fraction for the right applicant.

Applicants must be currently qualified in Nursing and Level 2 first aid, and hold a current Working With Children Check Victoria registration. Personal Leave and Annual Leave accrues pro rata. Annual Leave is applied for each term break (2 week) period and across the Christmas/New Year (5.5 week) period. Remuneration is in line with the VGSA2022 Education Support Class Salaries, Range 1, Level 4 commencing at $92,342 per annum* (*fulltime equivalent). Applications for this position will close at midnight Tuesday 21 January 2025. Ideally, shortlisted applicants should be prepared to interview in person, on campus late January 2025. Please ensure that your application includes: A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section Names, emails and contact numbers of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application. Please DO NOT state 'referees upon request' as the selection panel will contact referees if you are shortlisted. Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at HR Website. Location
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