School Nurse

The School Nurse assists with promoting and protecting the health of the students, staff, and visitors. They monitor the health status of the school's population and provide first aid care in lined with the response to illness and injury flow chart.

Job Opening Summary:

Schedule Type: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Fixed Term

Begin Date: 11/03/2025

End Date: 26/01/2028

Hours: 25.00 - Work Hours are Negotiable

Work Period: Weekly

Responsibilities - Please see Schools Recruitment link to the Job post for Full Job Description. https://edupay.eduweb.vic.gov.au/psc/EDUPPRD1_EA/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=1465466&PostingSeq=1

The School Nurse assists with promoting and protecting the health of the students, staff, and visitors. They monitor the health status of the school's population and provide first aid care in lined with the response to illness and injury flow chart.

Administration of Medicines

• Administer medicines and drugs to students in accordance with the student's individual medical health/management plan
• Safely store and record all medications on site
• Ensure medications are not passed their used by date and discard correctly if they are
• Ensure Asthma and Epipen bags are updated annually and allocated per student.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to students, staff and visitors following the response to illness and injury flow chart
• Personal health appraisals of students to reassure those who are health and identify children at risk of conditions which may affect their health and learning
• Refer student who require medical treatment to their appropriate medical service and notify parents as soon as practicable.
• Attend to medical emergencies of students and staff and provide first aid and support, as according to the Illness and Injury Flowchart.
• Support teachers, non-teaching staff and parents by explaining the special characteristics and needs of student with chronic recurring illness or disabilities
• Liaise with parents/school staff/health professionals regarding students identified with health and wellbeing issues to ensure their needs are met
• Organise immunisations for staff as required
• Facilitate School based immunisation program with the Darebin and Whittlesea Council Immunisation services.
• Conduct Anaphylaxis briefings to all staff and any other nursing/medical briefings required
• Book First Aid staff training and ensure staff certifications are in date

Administration Duties

• Display health promotion, first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma posters around the School.
• Selectively participate in health education programs in the School and with parent groups when appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential staff and student records
• In accordance with School policies and procedures, liaise with teachers, counsellors, doctors, students and parents
• Liaise with other services in the community to ensure the best care for staff and students
• Review and update policies and procedures as required
• Such other duties as may be required for time to time
• Regularly check and maintain AED¿s and First Aid kits at school.
• Maintain medical supplies in the School Health Centre/ First Aid Rooms
• Request annual review of Action Plans from parents
• Attend First Aid meetings with parents/ staff as required and assist in the development of School Medical / Health Support Plans/ Anaphylaxis Support Plans
• Ensure classrooms receive updated student medical information

Qualifications, Registrations and Experience

Qualifications & Registrations

• Current accreditation as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Qualifications
• Administration of Immunisations certificate (preferred)
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current Police Check
• Current First Aid, HLTAID003
• Current Drivers, Licence
• Epilepsy , Administer Emergency Medication Accreditation (or willing to get)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years, experience in a similar role
• Diabetes knowledge and experience preferred
• Work experience in the education sector (preferable)
• Experienced in safe manual handling practices
• Proven ability to work with stakeholder groups to complete required tasks across varied contexts
• Confident in working autonomously and in a team setting to produce quality outcomes
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively to deliver on priorities

Applicants must complete the following Selection Criteria:

KSC 1 Demonstrated experience and skills in clinical nursing assessment to meet the first aid and special needs of children, staff and visitors in the school.

KSC 2 Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.

KSC 3 Hold current nursing qualifications and have a comprehensive knowledge/treatment of Diabetes, Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma and Epilepsy.

KSC 4 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.

Applications to be submitted via Recruitment Online by 26/02/2025 or Email Pamela Mathieson, Principal: [email protected]

https://edupay.eduweb.vic.gov.au/psc/EDUPPRD1_EA/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=1465466&PostingSeq=1

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 and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees

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.

Who May Apply:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

NSA School Vision

“Learning for Life”

Northern School for Autism strives to be a centre of excellence. Students are supported towards developing their personal and educational potential, so as to be valued contributors to family and community life.

School Values: Trust, Understanding, Safety

School Overview

Northern School for Autism is a Victorian State Government specialist school that exclusively addresses the educational needs of students with autism ranging in age from 5 to 18 years. The school was established in 2006 and currently operates across two campuses located in Reservoir and Lalor. Reservoir is an Early and Middle Years campus; Lalor is a Later Years campus. The school also coordinates a satellite program at Norris Bank Primary School. Class-groups generally comprise of six to ten students of similar chronological age. Teachers, teacher aides and therapists (speech pathologists and occupational therapists) work in teams of two or three in each classroom, supported by specialist teachers (PE, Art and Music) as well as a team of leading teachers.

School Structure

The school is divided into sub-schools according to the stages of schooling (ages approximate):

• Early Years ~ 5 – 8 years.

• Middle Years ~ 9 – 14 years.

• Later Years ~ 15 – 18 years.

Pedagogical Philosophy

The community of Northern School for Autism believes that to succeed in the world, students need to develop the capacity to:

• Manage themselves as individuals in relation to others.

• Understand the world in which they live.

• Act effectively in that world.

Teaching and Learning

Northern School for Autism implements a teaching approach that builds on individual student’s strengths and skills. The educational programs accommodate the particular impairments associated with autism; teaching and learning programs centre upon developing students’ interpersonal/personal skills, communication skills and executive functioning. Emphasis is placed on promoting social skills, assisting students develop their imagination and play skills, as well as supporting students learn to manage and self-regulate their emotions and behaviour. Programs are designed to accommodate individual student’s needs and interests. Teachers are trained in autism specific pedagogy (structured teaching) and work in accordance with the autism specific Northern School for Autism, Teaching and Learning Protocols. Staff members deliver programs in a consistent, autism ‘friendly’ manner across the whole school. All students are encouraged and supported to become independent, life-long learners. NSA is proud to implement a School-wide Positive Behaviour Support approach.