School Nurse

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

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Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in nursing to meet the first aid needs of children, staff and visitors in the school.

SC2 Provide evidence of good organisational and management skills including an ability to manage work priorities and meet deadlines.

SC3 High level of communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents, staff and broader members of the school community.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.

SC5 Hold current nursing qualifications and have a comprehensive knowledge/treatment of Diabetes, Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma and Epilepsy

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

The School Nurse is responsible for the management of the following:

Nursing and First Aid Duties:

• Attend to medical needs of students, staff and visitors as required
• Management of student anaphylaxis and allergy action/health plans
• Administer first aid to students for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care
• Be the first point of reference for first aid and other health matters by providing basic first aid assessment of students and staff, including pre camp briefings and student medical management updates, and liaising and providing advice to staff who will be attending camps and other off site activities.
• Oversee the management and distribution of medications to students
• Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders in regards to vaccination programs
• Liaise with parents regarding medical and healthcare needs for their child
• Consult with parents, college staff and health professionals regarding general student healthcare
• Support staff as to the needs of students with chronic recurring illness or disabilities
• Conduct anaphylaxis/asthma briefings/trainings and any other medical briefings to staff and parents
• Maintain and manage first aid supplies for all areas of the school and safely store and record medications on site
• Management of all student Epipens including requesting replacements for any expired Epipens
• Collaborate with school staff and appropriate agencies to develop and implement a range of programs and interventions with students and the school community
• Provide advice, expertise and leadership in policy development that guides the development of school policy and the work of others
• Organise staff first aid training and vaccination program
• Implement professional development support programs within the school environment, including training, development and guidance to staff and the school community

School Events:

• Administer first aid as required for various school activities and events including various sports carnivals
• Maintain and provide first aid supplies for all school activities including camps, sports and events
• Ensure correct medication accompanies students involved in school activities
• Liaise with parents prior to camps regarding medical and healthcare needs for their child

Administration and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and detailed case notes.
• Ensure that current medical forms are completed for students with medical needs.
• Develop and maintain Student Health Support Plans as required in accordance with DET guidelines.
• Administration of school policy and procedure guidelines for anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, and other medical conditions
• Follow DET guidelines and policy

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information

Hours of work: 9.00am pm, 5 days a week including 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.

The First Aid Nurse acts as a first point of contact for all first aid enquiries and plays an integral role in the school's front of house impression to the community. It is important that the successful applicant operates in a consistent, professional, courteous and efficient manner at all times. The role requires close interaction with a range of staff, students and visitors to the school

If you would like a tour of the school, please contact the school on to arrange a suitable time.

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

Location Profile

Kingswood Primary School is located in an attractive, quiet residential area of Dingley Village. We have 542 students (24 classes). The school's educational philosophy is based around the concept of laying the Foundations for Success¿ and making aPositive Difference¿ to the lives of every student. To achieve this, it is important to discover the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can discover their true passion.

Kingswood is a Habits of Mind School. Habits of Mind are dispositions that are skilfully and mindfully employed by intelligent people when confronted with challenges. Kingswood implements 'Visible Thinking' protocols from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Habits of Mind and Visible Thinking are strategies that assist students to problem solve, become more intelligent and successful students and adults in later years. We are extremely passionate about developing the thinking skills of our students so that they will be successful throughout their lives. Kingswood is also a model Professional Learning Community (PLC) school. Kingswood provides numerous opportunities for colleagues from across the region to come view our practices in action.

Kingswood's Brand is engaging, innovative and caring in everything we do to cultivate a great teaching and learning environment. At Kingswood we value that:

1. We are here for the students

2. Lead the way

3. Thrive in a team culture

4. A place to shine

5. Connected to community

Kingswood Primary has flexible teaching spaces, allowing us to design a curriculum that meets the needs of learners who are thinkers. Students are provided various entry and exit points to support learning in all curriculum areas by using the gradual release model. Students have the latest technology such as Chromebooks, MacBooks, iPads and interactive TVs in every classroom. The school is a leader in innovative technology and proudly provides specialist programs in Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Japanese and Physical Education that all complement class programs.

Further opportunities for our students are provided through a range of support and extension programs. Students are given opportunities to participate in a range of extra-curricular programs including adventure camps, swimming programs and numerous sporting activities. We offer a school developed Japan Study Tours for Year 5 and 6 students every two years.

Kingswood is a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school. Students are introduced to the pleasures of preparing, cooking and eating a variety of foods they have grown in the garden. We even have our own free-range chickens and fresh eggs are collected daily.

Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2025

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