Education (Organisation site )
North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

The Department of Education is seeking a Clinical Nurse to fill a temporary part-time position at 0.4 FTE working in state schools (in the North Coast Region). The State School Registered Nurse provides nursing support to build the capacity of school staff to safely administerand manage the health needs of students with specialised health needs, enabling their participation in an educational program.
The position requires the provision of health assessment, health plan development, relevant training, ongoing supervision and support ofschool staff. The team/s the clinical nurse works with may consist of the principal, therapists, registered nurses and school staff. If you have a varied clinical experience, enjoy a challenge and working with children and schools, this is the job for you.
This position isoffered for a period of 7 months, unless otherwise determined.

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Part-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Health - Nursing

Classification

Classification Nurse Grade 1 (2)

Workplace Location

Workplace Location Sunshine Coast

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/NCR557904/24T

Closing date 29-Apr-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $107960 - $115604

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $4138.10 - $4431.10

Job duration

Job duration A period of 7 months unless otherwise determined

The Department of Education is one of the largest public sector providers, supporting all state school students to meet their educational needs. The department is seeking applications from motivated Registered Nurses to join our great team of multi-disciplinary health professionals.

State schools registered nurses play a pivotal role in connecting schools with health specialists to create a safe supportive environment for students with health needs. Using advanced critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills, they provide tailored services to primary, secondary and special schools breaking down barriers to enhance wellbeing and bridging the gap between health care and education.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Form strategic partnerships with schools, health professionals and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Build school staff health support confidence through in-service education and training scenarios
• Support capability building, curriculum planning, resource development and school improvement initiatives
• Develop evidence informed methodology to effectively implement across Queensland state schools
• Develop individual and emergency health plans to support students in education settings
• Consult stakeholders to enhance professional decision making and nursing practices
• Maintain and build safe, quality, effective nursing professional networks
• Form partnerships with other health professionals to improve collaborative practice
• Analyse policies, procedures, legislation, codes and standards to continuously improve service delivery
• Provide high level consultation and ensure students, parents/carers, and staff are part of the decision making at every stage
• Actively participate in professional development and reflective practice across a multi-disciplinary sector that values your contribution

What you can expect in return:

• Pay parity in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) certified agreement (EB11) 2022
• Salary sacrificing in line with Department of Education benefits
• 75% super contributions
• Additional time off benefits including potential for school holiday leave
• Flexible start and finish times dependent on school service requests

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.  

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).  

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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