School Nurse Ed Support Level 1-Range 4

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Nursing
Reference: 1459278
Job posted: 16/12/2024
Closes: 19/01/2025
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Contact: Jeanette Geary | 03 9743 3322
Location ProfileWe believe that our students flourish when we create an environment of high support and high expectations. We focus on learning, wellbeing, and their interconnectedness above all else.
Our staff are united by moral purpose. We come to work each day in service of our community. We are deeply connected to our work because of, not in spite of, the challenges that young people face.
Our school serves 1400 students with a team of more than 170 staff. Each one of them are known and noticed. We see partnership with families as critical to our students' success. We believe that together, our community has everything that our young people need to thrive in life.
We pride ourselves on a strong staff culture that fosters psychological safety with strong relationships, agreed trademark behaviours and genuine conversations about what matters most. Our trademark is not just a statement, it is enacted. We model and reward trademark behaviours in each other and we challenge when we let them slip.
Melton Secondary College is a place of growth for our staff in both teaching and leadership. At our school, teachers learn to be excellent practitioners developed by a pipeline of leaders. We have an exceptionally strong induction program for staff joining the College that serves both experienced and beginning practitioners.
We have a whole-school approach to curriculum, where strong practitioners invest in writing strong curriculum which allows teams and individual teachers to spend less time working out 'what' to teach and more time focusing on 'how' to teach the content in a way that is highly effective for their specific students.
We believe that if we invest in every staff member to support them to be their best, our students will be best-placed to thrive. In 2024 we are introducing a 9-day face-to-face fortnight option for our staff. This will allow them to benefit from a non-student contact day in their fortnight, creating opportunities for flexible work and regular opportunities for recharging and for deep thinking and reflection.
We use best-practice models to ensure deep learning. Our instructional model LEARN is based on the Marzano/Pollock GANAG model and is used with fidelity in our classrooms. Our resource management systems are supported by partnerships with Office365, Compass and Apple through our Year 7-9 iPad program. A BYOD program is offered to our Year 10-12 students.
Students begin the day connecting in with themselves and each other in a 6-minute morning circle as part of our Social Emotional Learning program.
Selection CriteriaDemonstrated experience working as a Registered Nurse in a primary health care setting, school or adolescent health care nurse in a clinical setting.Demonstrated experience in the planning and treatment of Anaphylaxis and Asthma.Demonstrated ability in implementing, developing and evaluating processes and strategies relating to the medical needs of young people.Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.RoleRange 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe School Nurse is responsible for the management of the following:
Nursing and First Aid Duties: Attend to medical needs of students, staff and visitors as required.Management of student anaphylaxis and allergy action/health plans.Administer first aid to students for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care.Be the first point of reference for first aid and other health matters by providing basic first aid assessment of students and staff, including pre camp briefings and student medical management updates, and liaising and providing advice to staff who will be attending camps and other off-site activities.Oversee the management and distribution of medications to students.Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders in regards to vaccination programs.Liaise with parents regarding medical and healthcare needs for their child.Consult with parents, college staff and health professionals regarding general student healthcare.Support staff as to the needs of students with chronic recurring illness or disabilities.Conduct anaphylaxis/asthma briefings/trainings and any other medical briefings to staff and parents.Maintain and manage first aid supplies for all areas of the college and safely store and record medications on site.Management of all student Epipens including requesting replacements for any expired Epipens.Collaborate with school staff and appropriate agencies to develop and implement a range of programs and interventions with students and the school community.Provide advice, expertise and leadership in policy development that guides the development of school policy and the work of others.Implement professional development support programs within the school environment, including training, development and guidance to staff and the school community.School Events: Administer first aid as required for various school activities and events including various sports carnivals.Maintain and provide first aid supplies for all college activities including camps, sports and events.Ensure correct medication accompanies students involved in College activities.Liaise with parents prior to camps regarding medical and healthcare needs for their child.Work with the Wellbeing Team to assist with the development and delivery of positive education/health programs for students when required.Administration and Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed case notes.Ensure that current medical forms are completed for students with medical needs.Develop and maintain Student Health Support Plans as required in accordance with DET guidelines.Administration of school policy and procedure guidelines for anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, and other medical conditions.Be an active member of the OHS committee.Follow DET guidelines and policy.Other duties as directed by the Principal and Executive Leadership Team. Who May ApplyRequired applicants must:
Hold a Bachelor Degree or higher relevant field to the equivalent of a registered nurse with relevant registration.At least two years experience in the application of Nursing and First Aid services.Hold a current Working With Children Check.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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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