The Knox School is an independent, values-driven coeducational institution from Early Learning to Year 12 in Wantirna South, Victoria. It boasts a distinguished reputation for providing personalised learning for all students, who become the architects and advocates for their learning journey as they strive to achieve their personal best. Founded in 1982, The Knox School is a non-denominational establishment. Its values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect are at the core of all its endeavours. It celebrates each student’s uniqueness, and through a close-knit community, they can find their niche and become proud to belong.

Open, collaborative and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices. Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to join the TKS Team. This is a part-time role working 2 days a week during term time (0.4FTE). The successful candidate would need to be available to work Fridays, with the other day being flexible.

About the position:

• Respond to medical emergencies and administer first aid.
• Administer medications and treatments as required.
• Monitor students for chronic conditions and implement care plans as necessary.
• Maintain accurate health records for all students.
• Manage the Health Centre on-site, including placing orders, and restocking, and equipment maintenance
• Manage medical supplies including first aid kits for camps and excursions
• Educate students and staff on health-related issues, including hygiene, nutrition, and safety.
• Act as a liaison between students, parents, and healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with School and state health regulations.

About you:

You will be passionate about supporting the health and well-being of students, enjoy working as part of a team, and have a strong understanding of the school environment, its community, and the importance of holistic student care. You must support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy. You will always be an excellent professional role model for our students, delivering the best possible care to each student.

Working at The Knox School offers:

• A supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds. We’ve again been awarded as a 5-Star Employer of Choice.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent resources.
• Onsite car parking.
• Salary Packaging

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold qualifications as a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Current First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis qualification
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, preferably in a School or paediatric setting, e.g. school nursing, adolescent health, accident and emergency
• The ability to exercise appropriate professional judgement
• Empathy and a genuine love of working with children
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to handle a variety of health-related situations
• Ability to work in an environment that involves dealing with a wide variety of people in a calm, professional and personable manner
• Have knowledge and understanding of the School’s obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No. 1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, the failure to disclose and failure to protect offences (and any other information sharing and reporting obligations that may arise). Training will be provided.
• Have working knowledge of, and be able to, adhere to School policies and student safety practices, including those detailed in the Student Safety at The Knox School Handbook which can be accessed here.
• Hold a current National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Display a supportive and respectful attitude to students and their families and builds positive connections with all members of the school community.
• Hold, or be prepared to obtain, a current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. Training is provided by the school annually.

Commitment to Student Safety:

The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our student’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.

For further information, please visit A Career at TKS — The Knox School. Conditions, including salary, will be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates. Applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter, addressed to Fiona Kapkidis, HR Business Partner, via the Seek link provided above.

Written applications close Tuesday 11 March and will be reviewed on receipt.