School Nurse RN

A school is built on the strength of its people. Great people make great schools. People create culture. At Ivanhoe Grammar School, our people create a culture of belonging. A place where ideas are heard and supported. Where you are encouraged to try something new. A place to feel included and valued. Ivanhoe Grammar School is a values-driven, co-educational independent school with a commitment to fostering a community where students, teachers and professional services staff can continually become the best version of themselves. We are always looking for great people to join our team who are energetic, collaborative and courageous.

Seeking a Casual School Nurse We are seeking a casual School Nurse to join our Plenty Campus, Doreen. This rare opportunity allows you to join a small, highly skilled, supportive team during peak periods, periods of leave, and school camps. This position will begin in Term 4, October 2025, with a commitment of 2 to 3 shifts per week throughout the Term. A School Nurse at Ivanhoe Grammar School provides primary healthcare services, promotes health and wellness, and offers first aid and health education to students and staff.

The School Nurse is a key member of the School community. Reporting to the Nurse in Charge, the successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of school nursing, practicing ethically, adhere to relevant legislation, advocating for children's rights,
• promote health for the school community, ensuring a safe environment,
• communicate effectively and collaborate with others for comprehensive care,
• recognise research relevance and provide first aid services and health information,
• provide emergency nursing care, liaise with medical practitioners and parents, and prevent accidents,
• maintain accurate medical records, manage student plans, and ensure safety equipment and supplies are available.

You are an experienced nurse who is confident, calm under pressure, and knows how to support young people with empathy and clinical expertise. You're organised, adaptable, and collaborative — able to work independently while building strong, trusting relationships across the school community.

• Division 1 - Registered Nurse, with a current AHPRA registration and Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• proven adaptability and readiness to work flexibly and be available on call
• First Aid HLTAID012 or HLTAID011 and Anaphylaxis (highly desirable)
• experience working with school-based systems - Synergetic and Seqta (highly desirable)
• comprehensive knowledge of school nursing, including child and adolescent health & development
• ability to coordinate, organise, and provide health promotion with a whole-school approach
• strong interpersonal skills to facilitate collaborative practices and provide comprehensive school nursing care

• An impactful wellbeing role embedded in a thriving and values-driven educational community
• a rewarding professional opportunity to support over 2,000 students across four campuses
• a supportive, experienced and passionate Nursing team, united by professionalism, trust and a shared sense of purpose
• access to excellent training facilities and resources
• flexible casual hours
• a high-performance program focused on long-term growth, wellbeing and balance
• beautiful learning environments with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including onsite café, gym and pool

Applications close on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 5pm. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may commence prior to this date.

Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. We value student safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School's policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Respectful Workplace Behaviour Policy. All successful academic applications will be requested to complete a Summary Document of Relevant Work Experience, evidenced through the submission of Statements of Service.