At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide health support and education to secondary school students, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Company: Department of Education Victoria, dedicated to improving student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work collaboratively within a supportive school community focused on student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the health outcomes of young people.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in clinical assessment and health promotion.
The Secondary School Nursing Program is managed and led by the Department of Education and places nurses within the wellbeing teams of selected secondary schools to help reduce negative health outcomes and risk-taking behaviours amongst young people. The Secondary School Nurse role supports the school in addressing contemporary health and social issues facing young people with a focus on health promotion and primary prevention including health education, classroom education sessions and small group education and limited primary health care including student assessment, referral and support. The Secondary School Nurse works collaboratively with the Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce, students, teachers, school leadership and school communities to build capabilities and improve health outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Function as a sole practitioner in a school setting, providing appropriate high quality preventative health care to assist young people in making healthy lifestyle choices through individual health counselling, health education, assessment, support, and referral and health promotion activities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a planned evidence-based approach to whole of school health promotion activities focussing on identified school priorities.
- Work as part of the school community, particularly the school welfare team, to effectively promote a broad social view of health.
- Communicate with a range of people in the school environment, the family and other service providers, promoting knowledge of and facilitating collaborative links between young people, families, the school community, relevant primary health care services and relevant community-based organisations.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of clinical activity for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation purposes as required.
- Cooperate with managers in consultative processes that improve health and safety by using the relevant tools and systems, such as procedures, guidelines and policies.
About you
- 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.
- Competency and experience in clinical nursing assessment and ability to work as a sole health professional within schools.
- Demonstrated experience in effective client record management, activity recording, assessment and care planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce.
- Communicate well with, relate to and see issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to convey information in a clear and interesting way; considerate of others; able to express own views in a constructive and diplomatic way.
- Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the areas of child or adolescent health, health promotion, community health, mental health, sexual health, public health, primary health care, education, or experience as an independent practitioner.
About us
The Department of Education (DE) leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs. Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as five central Divisions. The responsibilities of Schools and Regional Services include service delivery including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittal; program implementation including detailed implementation planning and delivery; local area engagement, advice, support and partnerships; workforce capability development, professional practice leadership and delivery; emergency management including critical incident response; and supporting strong regional partnerships with early childhood services, schools and other education providers to deliver high-quality services and outcomes with a 0-18 focus.
Secondary School Nurse in Swan Hill employer: Department of Education Victoria
Mornington Special Developmental School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both students and staff. With modern facilities and a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from collaborative support and a commitment to empowering students with intellectual disabilities. The school's family-friendly culture and community connections make it a rewarding place to work, where educators can truly make a difference in the lives of their students.
Contact Details:
Department of Education Victoria Recruitment Team
