SCHOOL NURSE/FIRST AID OFFICER

Role Description

The School Nurse reports to the Deputy Principal. The key role is to support the health and wellbeing of students. This role is part of the Wellbeing and Diversity and Child Safety Initiatives at Good Shepherd School, Wheelers Hill. It is a support service offered to students and parents.

The primary responsibilities of the School Nurse will be focused on ensuring the wellbeing of all students from Prep through to Year 6 and more broadly supporting and educating the school community. The role also includes data entry and other administrative tasks as required.

POSITION STATUS

Part-time (3 - 5 days per week - 4 hours each day) Flexible

Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm

Fixed Term Position until the end of the 2025 school year (to commence as soon as possible)

There may be the option of another 12 month appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Enrolled Nurse

Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Be committed to child safety, to maintaining best practices ensuring Child safety and to ongoing evaluation of these practices
Have read and be committed to maintaining the standards as set out in our Child Safety Code of Conduct
Administer first aid to members of the school community as required
Administer medication in line with the Good Shepherd Medication Policy and practices
Ensure EpiPen and Asthma medication and plans are up to date and entered into our Nforma database
Ensure medical supplies are restocked
Liaise with parents to ensure medical plans are current, updating and keeping thorough records in our database
Contact parents when students are too unwell to stay at school to arrange for them to go home.
Have clear and professional communication skills and an ability to build relationships with a range of people and groups within the School Community
Have a friendly, kind and courteous manner
Have the ability to think clearly and to remain calm when under pressure
Have the ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality
Prepare risk management plans and first aid kit and medicines for excursions and camps and liaise with supervising staff, parents and camp leaders as needed.
Communicate the medical needs of students to the necessary staff and maintaining staff and school compliance records

ALL EMPLOYEES
Be familiar with and comply with the school's Child-Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety
Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students
Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing
Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures
Attend designated school meetings and events as required by the Principal
Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues
Other duties as directed by the Principal from time to time.