School Nurse
The School Nurse will be responsible for the running of Sick Bay and overseeing the administration of medication and health care to members.
Summary about this job
Student Services
Company: Oran Park Anglican College
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-2911-4521
Fax: +61-8-7302-4810
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job School Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business and the role
Oran Park Anglican College is a rapidly growing school located in the fastest growing area of Southwest Sydney. The College is seeking to appoint a caring and flexible person to provide general health care to members of its community.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
The School Nurse is responsible to the Principal through the Executive Assistant for:
- providing general health care to students as appropriate to their needs and situation
- providing first aid treatment to the college community
- administering medication to students, which is supplied by parents/guardians
- liaising with parents/guardians, teachers, support and executive staff as necessary about the health needs of students
- maintaining accurate and up to date records of students with anaphylaxis, asthma and other chronic conditions
- liaising with staff about first aid requirements on excursions and at sport activities
- provide administrative support for student reception and the general office as required
- working collaboratively with other staff to promote the College's values: courage, curiosity, craftsmanship, collaboration and compassion.
Skills and experience
Essential Criteria
The successful applicant must have a happy, welcoming and caring disposition with the ability to care for unwell and injured students and staff. Essential criteria for this role include;
- Experienced registered nurse qualified to practise in NSW, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certificate and trained in responding to anaphylaxis and asthma
- Ability to establish rapport and build strong relationships
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Is flexible and has an ability to adapt and operate effectively in a challenging and changing environment
- Demonstrates high-level computer skill and literacy, with a comprehensive knowledge of computer packages including Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
- Be a committed Christian and active member of a church
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience could include a role as a School Nurse, Accident and Emergency and/or Paediatric nursing
- Experience using a corporate database for example Edumate
Status
The School Nurse will be required for four hours on two days: Monday and Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, during term time. This is a temporary position for Semester 2 with a view to increasing the number of days in 2019.
Salary
Salary is to be determined in accordance with the School Nurse classifications as outlined within the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017.
Commencement Date
As soon as possible
Submitting an application
Applications will only be considered if the relevant "Application for employment – Non Teaching" form and Working with Children Check is completed and disclosed on your application.
In addition, please provide a supporting statement about your experience which demonstrates your ability to meet the essential criteria listed above.
The "Application for Employment – Non Teaching" form and link to the relevant Working with Children Check can found under the "Employment" tab of the College website.
Please forward your application marked "Private and Confidential" to:
Mrs Naomi Wilkins
Principal
Oran Park Anglican College
Email [email protected] – one PDF document
Post PO Box 1293, NARELLAN NSW 2567
Website www.opac.nsw.edu.au
Applications close 16 July 2018