2026 School Nurse
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.85 FTE)
Applications Close: 5 September 2025
St Catherine’s is a Catholic primary school where our community is inspired to live out the teaching of Christ. We aspire to be confident, active learners who respond positively to challenges and have the courage to be of service to others. We are a committed to promoting safety, wellbeing, and inclusion for all students and values collaboration between families and the school.
<p>This is a 5 day a week position with hours 10am-2:30pm daily. </p>
<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate:</p>
<ul>
<li>commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in their care </li>
<li>enthusiasm and a willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment to meet the needs of our students and families</li>
<li>Implementing MACS & School First Aid policy, guidelines and procedures;</li>
<li>Recording all first aid visits, keeping all students’ electronic records/documentation up to date and maintaining an accident and injury register of students and staff treated. </li>
<li>Providing assistance to students as per medical management plans for ongoing health conditions including, but not limited to Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Spinal Muscular Atrophy;</li>
<li>Developing student health support plans in consultation with the Principal, Principal’s delegate and student’s parent; </li>
<li>Ensuring appropriate procedures and administration for any medication provided to school</li>
<li> Ensuring all first aid kits are regularly checked and fully stocked and all medical equipment is well maintained</li>
<li>Maintaining the first aid room in an organised and OHS compliant manner</li>
<li>Arranging the appropriate professional learning for staff in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, anaphylaxis or other relevant training</li>
<li>Conducting twice yearly staff briefings on anaphylaxis, including auto-injector verification of staff; </li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation; </li>
<li>Any other duties as directed by the Principal</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Key Attributes</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Uphold confidentiality and discretion when managing sensitive information or situations.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families and external partners.</li>
<li>Actively promote and model healthy physical and mental wellbeing; remain attentive to signs of concern in oneself and others and respond appropriately.</li>
<li>Demonstrate ethical conduct, respect, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills in all professional settings.</li>
<li>Foster positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and the broader school community.</li>
<li>Contribute to a school culture grounded in high expectations, optimism, trust, empathy, and openness.</li>
<li>Plan and carry out responsibilities in an efficient, timely, and well-organised manner.</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues to build a supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused team culture.</li>
<li>Proactively seek feedback and engage in ongoing professional learning to improve knowledge and practice.</li>
<li>Act with integrity, and consistently support fairness, inclusion, and equity for all.</li>
<li>Exhibit perseverance, patience, and resilience in the face of challenges and change.</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Key Selection Criteria</u></p>
<ol>
<li>Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check. </li>
<li>Current Victorian Nurses Board Registration - Registered Nurse. </li>
<li>Current First Aid and CPR Qualification. </li>
<li>Current certification in relation to Asthma, Anaphylaxis and allergy care, Anaphylaxis Verification, Epilepsy and other medical conditions as required</li>
<li>Evidence of unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all, with a demonstrated understanding and enactment of the legislative and systematic compliance requirements applicable to all Catholic schools.</li>
</ol>
<p>A detailed list of duties is listed below. Core duties will involve:</p>
<ul>
<li>Implementing MACS & School First Aid policy, guidelines and procedures;</li>
<li>Carrying out health promotion education within program guidelines and act as a health resource to the school community; </li>
<li>Recording all first aid visits, keeping all students’ electronic records/documentation up to date and maintaining an accident and injury register of students and staff treated. </li>
<li>Providing assistance to students as per medical management plans for ongoing health conditions e.g. Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Spinal Muscular Atrophy</li>
<li>Ensuring appropriate procedures and administration for any medication provided to school</li>
<li>Ensuring all first aid kits are regularly checked and fully stocked and maintaining the first aid room in an organised and OHS compliant manner; </li>
<li>Arranging the appropriate professional learning for staff in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, anaphylaxis or other relevant training</li>
<li>Conducting twice yearly staff briefings on anaphylaxis, including auto-injector verification of staff; </li>
<li>Any other duties as directed by the Principal</li>
</ul>
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