Ed Support Level 1 Range 4 School Nurse

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Other
Reference: 1447176
Job posted: 29/10/2024
Closes: 11/11/2024
Selection CriteriaRelevant Skills and Experience: Demonstrated skills and experience necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including appropriate qualifications, technical skills, and expertise. For example, registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with relevant experience.Proficiency in Office Systems: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software, or technical equipment relevant to the position, such as CASES21 and Compass.Collaborative Work Capacity: Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse range of individuals, including teachers, education support staff, students, and parents.Health Emergency Management Experience: Experience in managing health emergencies in a school setting or other relevant settings, with transferable skills.Commitment to Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing professional development for oneself and others, supporting improved health outcomes for individual students and the whole school community. Adherence to Department of Education and Training values, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.RoleThe Registered Nurse range 4 promotes the optimal health, wellbeing, and development of students in a school setting. Through a focus on one or more of the following, the Registered Nurse:
Demonstrates high levels of autonomous and independent practice within the school setting.Provides timely, high-quality and evidence-based primary health care to students.Undertakes comprehensive health assessments, plans and evaluates ongoing care to promote the health, wellbeing, and development of individual students.Develops, implements and evaluates health education and promotion programs in response to identified health priorities in schools and in collaboration with the school community.Actively promotes primary health care within the education curriculum.Makes 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, and healthy eating and wellbeing.Makes early identification, timely intervention and referral for students and families at risk or experiencing vulnerability.Where clinically indicated, conducts health and development assessments on all school entrants with the consent of parents or guardians.Contributes as an integral member of the student health and wellbeing team to promote a social view of health.Communicates effectively with students, their families, the school community and with other health practitioners and service providers.Provides health advice and acts as a clinical resource to the school community.Recognises where it is appropriate to make referrals to health practitioners, and to other service providers to meet the individual healthcare needs of students.Facilitates links between the school community and relevant primary health care services.Delivers individual health counselling to meet the health care needs of individual students and to promote their optimal health and wellbeing.ResponsibilitiesProvide timely healthcare to the school community by being on duty in the health centre/first aid room during school hours.Maintain accurate records of treatment, attendance, and illnesses on the school database and EduSafe as required.Conduct health assessments of students and contribute to the development of individual management plans for students with complex health needs.Communicate student medical issues to relevant stakeholders, including school staff and parents. Liaise appropriately with parent/carers when a student needs to be collected from the school.Report any concerns regarding student welfare to the Student Wellbeing team.Ensure the Health Centre is kept clean and hygienic, and that necessary medications and first aid supplies are available, properly stored, and accounted for.Serve as the school anaphylaxis supervisor, present anaphylaxis briefings to staff, maintain records related to anaphylaxis, and assess staff competency in using adrenaline auto-injectors.Develop, implement, and evaluate first aid processes for school events.Attend school events as necessary to provide first aid support.Contribute to decision-making processes, policy development, and program implementation as required.Organise and supervise vaccination/immunization programs for Year 7 and Year 10 students.Maintain records of staff qualifications in first aid, anaphylaxis, asthma, and diabetes, and organise related training as needed.Regularly review department publications regarding health requirements, such as those for students playing sports, notifiable diseases, and exclusions.Assist with other duties as required, commensurate with those of a member of the Education Support team.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.Current Victorian Working with Children Check.Current Victorian Drivers Licence.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
Applicants are required to include the following in their application:
Key Selection Criteria Response: Provide a detailed response addressing all key selection criteria and position details. Please limit your response to a maximum of five pages.Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include a CV summarizing your experience and qualifications.Referees: Provide the names and contact details, including email addresses, of up to three referees who can speak to your suitability in relation to the key selection criteria.Recruitment Online Profile: Ensure your personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date.Working with Children Check: Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check (employee).We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in joining our team. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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