Job posted: 17/04/2024

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 06/05/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Nursing

Reference: 1411306

KSC1. Demonstrated skills and expertise necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position, including the appropriate qualifications, technical skills, and expertise as relevant to the position eg. registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse/endorsed enrolled nurse with experience.

KSC2. Demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills and a high level of interpersonal skills, including the capacity to provide advice and support to students, staff, and parents in respect to the work area.Additionally possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and be entrusted with private and sensitive information.

KSC3. Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as part of the broader student administration teams.

KSC4. Experience in the delivery and coordination of student and family health and wellbeing services in a school setting.

KSC5. Basic computer literacy for the purpose of maintaining records and the ability to learn new systems quickly, if required.

The role of the school nurse is to work independently managing the First Aid, providing firsst aid for accidents, ensuring DET procedures are followed and to support staff as directed.

The daily duties include and are not limited to:

Ensure students attending First Aid are provided with first aid for accidents and illness;

Ensure parents/carers contact occurs when necessary;

Ensure supplies are maintained at all times and all first aid kits are regularly checked and fully resourced;

Ensure student medical alerts are all current and communicated effectively to staff working with students;

Record report first aid visits are outlined in the DET guidelines;

Administer medication as directed by medical practitioners in accordance with the school policy;

Where relevant consult with Student Wellbeing Leader and/or senior staff when student welfare concerns arise;

Ensure first aid room is clean, well organised and maintained according to OH&S standards;

Liase with the relevant camp/excursion coordinator and provide up-to-date medical information and summary documentation prior to all camps/excursions;

Ensure medical officer for each camp/excursion is provided with appropriate medical information and medical kit;

Arrange the appropriate Professional Learning and maintain records for staff to update First Aid, CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis or other relevant qualifications;

Review and update existing anaphylaxis policy and practices in consultation with senior staff as per Ministerial Order 706, conducting twice yearly staff briefings required;

Perform duties as requested by the principal class.

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

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

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:

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:

• 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.
• 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

Meadowglen Primary School is located in Epping and has a diverse student population of around 480.

Meadowglen is a vibrant school that promotes high standards in all aspects of school life.  We create an engaging, inclusive and orderly environment where all students learn,excel and flourish. Meadowglen, a journey without limits.

The school values form the basis of our actions and are the cornerstone of everything we do: be respectful, be curious, be resilient and be safe.

We promote high academic achievement in English and Mathematics with many students performing above the state average. This is due to our passionate, dedicated and hardworking staff who articulate high expectations and always put the needs of students first.

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Part time / From 06/05/2024 - 20/12/2024