Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1503311
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the school adheres to the Department's First Aid for Students and Staff Policy and Guidelines.
SC2 Proven capacity to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and external agencies from diverse backgrounds.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, including supervising students and responding to first aid incidents in a calm and professional manner.
SC4 Experience in effective record keeping, information management, clinical assessment, and care planning.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for the delivery of services, including the supervision and coordination of staff and volunteers.
SC6 Relevant qualifications and certifications for First Aid and Sickbay management- Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) qualifications.
Karwan Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse / First Aid Officer to join our supportive school community. The successful applicant will play a vital role in promoting the health, wellbeing, and safety of our students, staff, and visitors through the provision of high-quality first aid, health advice, and care management.
The position requires a professional who can work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, ensuring compliance with Department of Education policies and maintaining best-practice standards in student health care.
This position is open to: Qualified Registered Nurses (RN) or Enrolled Nurses (EN)
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and meet Department of Education requirements for employment in schools.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Are you passionate about making a real difference in students' lives, Karwan Primary School is looking for a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our team.
As we embark on our fourth year of operation, we are proud to have already established a positive school culture that resonates throughout every corner of our school.
Karwan Primary School is conveniently located at 455 Bethany Road, Tarneit. Whether you're coming from Melbourne's inner west, Geelong, or nearby suburbs like Altona, Point Cook, Truganina, Tarneit, or Eynesbury, getting here is a breeze!
We have built an exceptional foundation team and are looking for a school nurse who shares our values: collaboration, trust, dedication, flexibility, and a willingness to have fun at work! Our staff take immense pride in maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable atmosphere, where we work harmoniously toward our common goals.
Our Principal Class is actively engaged in the school community, visible daily in classrooms, on yard duty, and interacting with students. With an open-door policy, they welcome staff seeking support or conversation and foster a truly collaborative environment.
Our School Nurse will work closely with teachers, leadership, students, and families to promote a safe and healthy environment. Collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of how we work together. You'll be supported by our Health and Wellbeing Learning Specialists, who provide expert guidance and resources to help deliver the best health outcomes for our students.
Our brand-new school features purpose-built classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, a gymnasium, science and arts areas, and spacious, well-maintained outdoor areas designed to enhance both learning and wellbeing. Our students are respectful, engaged, and eager to learn. Families work in partnership with staff to ensure the best outcomes for their children, creating a positive and inclusive school environment.
What We Offer
We are seeking a caring, proactive, and experienced professional who is:
Come and be part of something special at Karwan Primary School! Your care, expertise, and compassion will make a lasting difference to our students and school community.