School Nurse OR First Aid Officer

Role Description/Criteria

Our School Vision

School of the Good Shepherd Primary School is committed to the values of the Gospel, inspired by the person and teachings of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Within a rich learning environment we strive to support and challenge our students to become lifelong learners. Recognising the uniqueness of each person we aspire to empower each individual to become active citizens in the community.

School of the Good Shepherd Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Applications are invited from a suitably experienced nurse to provide quality care to our school community. Main duties will include managing the health of students attending sick bay and developing and maintaining documentation to support the health of students with documented health concerns.

Our School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

This role is to commence in Term 2 2024. The role is Monday to Friday 10:00am to 3:15pm. (Education Support Services 0.62 FTE)

It Is Expected That The Successful Applicant Can Demonstrate

• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all students
• a positive, compassionate, friendly and enthusiastic manner with all members of our school and parish community
• knowledge of current best first aid practice according to current Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School policies
• capacity to make adjustments for a diverse range of medical needs
• the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a team
• a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate initiative and to contribute to administration team requirements
• evidence of excellent organisational and management skills, including an ability to manage work priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively in a busy school environment
• a high level of communication and interpersonal skills when communicating with students, staff, the school community and external agencies
  
  

• treat illnesses and injuries of students
• possess the technical knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to working as a healthcare professional in a school
• effectively record and track treatment incidents in required school documentation
• maintain records of all medication or treatment
• liaise with relevant staff including the Principal, Wellbeing Team, Office staff and teachers regarding required medical treatment of students as necessary and treat all student information as strictly confidential
• maintain all First Aid supplies to both the classrooms and the First Aid Room
• administer the collection and collation of material related to student health and medical management plans
• prepare and update medical and anaphylaxis alerts
• communicate effectively with parents with regards to affected students
• meet with parents to create or update medical plans or health plans when required
  
  

• Hold a current qualification and experience as either a Registered Nurse (RN) an Enrolled Nurse (EN), or as a First Aid Officer
• If applying as a nurse be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia overseen by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• If applying as a First Aid Officer, have all current Advanced First Aid certificates as well as current Anaphylaxis training and diabetes training completed.
• Hold a current WWCC and valid Police Check