Ed Support Level 1 Range 4 School Nurse

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Other
Reference: 1451522
Location Profile PURPOSE STATEMENT Norwood Secondary College provides a vibrant teaching and learning environment that supports enjoyment and excellence in living, learning and working.

VISION STATEMENT Norwood Secondary College, established in 1958, is located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Mullum Mullum Creek Valley.
Our well maintained and purpose built facilities blend with the environment and support a vibrant teaching and learning community.

Norwood Secondary College provides innovative and engaging teaching and learning for all students.
We focus on successfully engaging students as active participants in life-long learning.
Our curriculum nurtures the potential of each student and encourages them to achieve their personal best in all areas.
At Norwood our students are well prepared for the challenges and rigours of an academic curriculum and thrive on the opportunities offered by our sporting, leadership, camping and outdoor education programs.
Instrumental Music and Performing Arts (including school productions) are an integral part of the school¿s co-curricular program.

The College Values provide an important base for all our interactions with students and the community.
Our core Values are: RESPECT, ASPIRATION, RESPONSIBILITY, RESILIENCE
At Norwood Secondary College students are provided with a sound basis for a life that is fulfilling, respectful of self, others and the environment.
We prepare our students to be flexible, adaptable, innovative leaders in our local and global community.

Our bonds with the community are a source of strength and inspiration for us.
Our students gain much from their links and involvement with community programs and activities, whilst the contributions of parents and friends are valued and encouraged across all aspects of College life.

NORWOOD SECONDARY COLLEGE - OVERVIEW At Norwood Secondary College we believe that every student can learn and each student is encouraged and supported to achieve his or her personal best.

Norwood Secondary College staff understand the need to build an educational community through quality relationships with students, parents and staff and have the growth and development of each individual as its primary focus.

Norwood Secondary College, in Byron Street Ringwood, is a single campus coeducational college with an enrolment limit of approximately 1100 students.
Students come from a wide geographic area, covering up to 35 feeder primary schools.
It has a very high reputation in the community, particularly with regard to student endeavour in academic results, sport, music and student leadership.
A very high percentage of students stay to complete their VCE and gain entry to their first preferences to university, TAFE or a vocation of their choice.

The school offers VM for a limited number of selected students in Years 11 and 12.

An enrichment class operates for selected, high achieving students in Years 7 to 9.
Students are encouraged to study a VCE subject in Year 10 and a Unit 3/4 in Year 11.
Some students also undertake university studies during their Year 12.

The school offers an extensive camps and excursions program specifically designed for each year level, and comprehensive leadership development opportunities at each year level.
An active Student Representative Council meets regularly and gives further opportunities for many students to develop leadership skills.

The College has a long history of sporting tradition and an excellent sporting program.
Many teams achieve outstanding results and progress to zone and state level.

The College has an extensive Instrumental Music program and encourages student performance.
The College achieves excellent outcomes in Art and Technology studies across all year levels.

At Norwood Secondary College we are committed to providing an experience where, in years to come, students will be proud to have attended a college where they have made lifelong friends, are lifelong learners and valuable contributors to the community.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS Like all Victorian government schools, Norwood Secondary College is a child safe environment.
Our school actively promotes 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.
Our school has a Child Safety Code of Conduct, as outlined in our Child Safety Policy, as published on our College Website:
Selection Criteria Relevant Skills and Experience: Demonstrated skills and experience necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including appropriate qualifications, technical skills, and expertise.
For example, registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with relevant experience.

Proficiency in Office Systems: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software, or technical equipment relevant to the position, such as CASES21 and Compass.

Collaborative Work Capacity: Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse range of individuals, including teachers, education support staff, students, and parents.

Health Emergency Management Experience: Experience in managing health emergencies in a school setting or other relevant settings, with transferable skills.

Commitment to Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing professional development for oneself and others, supporting improved health outcomes for individual students and the whole school community.
Adherence to Department of Education and Training values, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Role The Registered Nurse range 4 promotes the optimal health, wellbeing, and development of students in a school setting.
Through a focus on one or more of the following, the Registered Nurse:
Demonstrates high levels of autonomous and independent practice within the school setting.

Provides timely, high-quality and evidence-based primary health care to students.

Undertakes comprehensive health assessments, plans and evaluates ongoing care to promote
the health, wellbeing, and development of individual students.

Develops, implements and evaluates health education and promotion programs in response
to identified health priorities in schools and in collaboration with school community
Actively promotes primary health care within the education curriculum.

Makes nursing interventions which promote optimal student health in the following areas:
alcohol and other drugs; safe environments; mental health and wellbeing; sexual health and
wellbeing; physical health and wellbeing, and healthy eating and wellbeing.

Makes early identification, timely intervention and referral for students and families at risk or
Where clinically indicated, conducts health and development assessments on all school
entrants with the consent of parents or guardians.

Contributes as an integral member of the student health and wellbeing team to promote a
social view of health.

Communicates effectively with students, their families, the school community and with other
health practitioners and service providers.

Provides health advice and acts as a clinical resource to the school community.

Recognises where it is appropriate to make referrals to health practitioners, and to other
service providers to meet the individual healthcare needs of students.

Facilitates links between the school community and relevant primary health care services.

Delivers individual health counselling to meet the health care needs of individual students and
to promote their optimal health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities Provide timely healthcare to the school community by being on duty in the health centre/first aid room during school hours.

Maintain accurate records of treatment, attendance, and illnesses on the school data base and EduSafe as required.

Conduct health assessments of students and contribute to the development of individual management plans for students with complex health needs.

Communicate student medical issues to relevant stakeholders, including school staff and parents.
Liaise appropriately with parent/carers when a student needs to be collected from the school.

Report any concerns regarding student welfare to the Student Wellbeing team.

Ensure the Health Centre is kept clean and hygienic, and that necessary medications and first aid supplies are available, properly stored, and accounted for.

Serve as the school anaphylaxis supervisor, present anaphylaxis briefings to staff, maintain records related to anaphylaxis, and assess staff competency in using adrenaline auto-injectors.

Develop, implement, and evaluate first aid processes for school events.

Attend school events as necessary to provide first aid support.

Contribute to decision-making processes, policy development, and program implementation as required.

Organise and supervise vaccination/immunization programs for Year 7 and Year 10 students.

Maintain records of staff qualifications in first aid, anaphylaxis, asthma, and diabetes, and organise related training as needed.

Regularly review department publications regarding health requirements, such as those for students playing sports, notifiable diseases, and exclusions.

Assist with other duties as required, commensurate with those of a member of the Education Support team.

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

Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.

Current Victorina Working with Children Check.

Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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
Child Safe Standards 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:
Applicants are required to include the following in their application:
Key Selection Criteria Response: Provide a detailed response addressing all key selection criteria and position details.
Please limit your response to a maximum of five pages.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include a CV summarizing your experience and qualifications.
Referees: Provide the names and contact details, including email addresses, of up to three referees who can speak to your suitability in relation to the key selection criteria.
Recruitment Online Profile: Ensure your personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date.
Working with Children Check: Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check (employee).
We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in joining our team.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Conditions of Employment 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 2202 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government)#J-18808-Ljbffr