Secondary School Nurse

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing first aid and responding to medical emergencies in a school or similar setting. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing student medical conditions, administering medication, maintaining accurate health records and supporting students with identified health care needs. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records, prepare medical correspondence and ensure compliance with relevant Department of Education policies, procedures and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, school staff and health professionals to support student health, safety and wellbeing. Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, exercise sound judgement and work independently as well as collaboratively within a school environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the school's student medical conditions database.
• Prepare medical correspondence in accordance with school procedures.
• Order and maintain First Aid supplies for the First Aid rooms and First Aid kits.
• Receive, record and administer student medications in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Accident Register and enter data in accordance with Department of Education requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Education First Aid guidelines and support the school's compliance with relevant requirements.
• Organise and update student photo medical alerts.
• Assist the relevant Principal Class member in reviewing and updating relevant policies.
• Manage and coordinate the effective provision of health care for students and, where applicable, staff.
• Provide First Aid support at major sporting and other student events as required.
• Maintain records of staff First Aid qualifications and coordinate staff First Aid training as required.
• Participate in relevant professional development to maintain job performance and professional standards of practice.

Who May Apply: Registered Nurses with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the qualifications, skills and experience required to fulfil the duties of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion: The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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.

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.

Location Profile: South Oakleigh College is a co-educational secondary school located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The College serves a diverse and multicultural community, providing supportive and stimulating environment for staff and students with impressive facilities and extensive grounds.