Classification

Role type :Nurse in schools

Job Posting Title :Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (School Nurse DIV2)

Duties : Nursing

Fixed term :17 July 2017 to 22 December 2017

Hours : 15.2 (per week)

Role and Responsibilities

Provide support to the School Nurse (REGISTERED NURSE) -Div 1 as follows:

ROLE

  1. Work under the guidance and supervision of the School Nurse
  1. Supports & assist the School Nurse in assessing and managing illness, injuries and accidents of students, staff and contractors
  1. Provide first aid assessment and treatment of students, staff and contractors as required
  1. Administer medications as required within scope of practice and college’s/DET policy & procedures
  1. Prepare and maintains health records data as required
  1. Under the guidance and supervision of the School Nursegather information, collate & prepare individual student health plans, anaphylaxis & asthma action plans
  1. Assist with audits of student and school autoinjector devices as required
  1. Assist the School Nurse to maintain and restock the college first aid kits for sport days, events and camps as required
  1. Participate in the college’s Health Centre team meetings relating to health and safety issues of students as required
  1. Be proactive, assist in school student welfare initiatives and programs
  1. Liaise with school welfare staff where student welfare support is required
  2. Be professional in presentation and conduct with all members of the school community

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Demonstrate a high level of nursing knowledge and expertise
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication including appropriate computer expertise and skills
  • Demonstrated high level of organizational skills and experience in managing first aid injuries & medical conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students, parents and staff in a professional manner always including during emergency situations

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Current registration with AHPRA as a medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN)

Current Provide First Aid Certificate or above

Current CPR Certificate

Current anaphylaxis and asthma certificates

Mental health experience preferable or Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate (YMHFA)

Current Victorian Police Check

Current working with children card (WCC)

Maintains and undertakes Professional Development to maintain and improve skills pertaining to school based nursing as required

Additional Notes

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.

- 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