The Victorian School Nursing Program

The Victorian School Nursing Program – Secondary School Nurse – Ringwood Area ) Department of Education Victoria – Ringwood VIC 2d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Role Context Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as five central Divisions. Responsibilities include service delivery, contract management, funding delivery, programme implementation, local area engagement, workforce capability development, emergency management and supporting strong regional partnerships to deliver high‑quality services and outcomes with a 0‑18 focus. The regional model is designed to connect central government policy with the delivery of high quality services to Victorians, drive outcomes across all stages of learning, connect with families, service providers, schools and communities, lead, collaborate and partner at a local level to overcome social and economic challenges, deliver health, wellbeing and support services to children and young people, improve connectedness and transitions between important points in a child’s life, and assist children and young people who are vulnerable or have disabilities or challenging behaviour. Selection Criteria Specialist Expertise Competency and experience in clinical nursing assessment and ability to work as a sole health professional within schools. Demonstrated expertise in adolescent public/school health, community health, health promotion or developmental paediatrics. Demonstrated experience in effective client record management, activity recording, assessment and care planning. Cross Cultural Awareness Communicate well with, relate to, and see issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. Communication Confidently conveys information in a clear and interesting way; considerate of others; can express own views in a constructive and diplomatic way; develops reports and correspondence for clients using clear language; writes in a clear, fluent, and concise manner; produces written communications that are appropriate and readily understood by the intended audience; organizes information in a logical sequence. Analytical, conceptual and information seeking skills Deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, use analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems, have creative ideas and project how these can link to innovations; translate creative ideas into workplace improvements. Service excellence Constantly looks for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate; encourages others to do the same; makes specific changes in work methods to improve outcomes, quality and timeliness of service. Role The Secondary School Nursing Program is managed and led by the Department of Education and places nurses within the wellbeing teams of selected secondary schools to help reduce negative health outcomes and risk‑taking behaviours among young people. The Secondary School Nurse is a member of the School Nursing team, Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services team, and area and regional teams. The role supports the school in addressing contemporary health and social issues facing young people with a focus on health promotion and primary prevention including health education, classroom and small‑group education sessions and limited primary health care including student assessment, referral and support. The nurse works collaboratively with students, teachers, wellbeing staff, school leadership and the school community to build capacity and improve health outcomes. Practice in accordance with Department policy and procedure as well as the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority professional codes, guidelines and registration standards. Responsibilities Demonstrate competency and experience, preferably with postgraduate qualifications, in adolescent health and development, primary health care, community health, mental health, public health, education and/or health promotion. Function as a sole practitioner in a school setting, providing high quality preventative health care to assist young people in making healthy lifestyle choices through individual health counselling, health education, assessment, support, referral and health promotion activities. Develop, implement and evaluate a planned evidence‑based approach to whole‑of‑school health promotion activities focusing on identified school priorities, under departmental policy and procedures. Use initiative and judgement to select and apply established procedures for unusual or complex nursing issues in the school environment. Work as part of the school community, particularly the welfare team, to promote a broad social view of health. Communicate with a range of people in the school environment, families and other service providers, promoting knowledge of and facilitating collaborative links between young people, families, the school community, relevant primary health care services and community‑based organisations. Maintain accurate and timely records of clinical activity for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation purposes. Cooperate with managers in consultative processes that improve health and safety, using relevant tools and systems such as procedures, guidelines and policies. Observe safe working practices and protect own and others’ health and safety. Who May Apply Essential Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority. Current Victorian Working with Children Check. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence. Desirable Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in child or adolescent health, health promotion, community health, mental health, sexual health, public health, primary health care, education, and experience as an independent practitioner. Diversity and Inclusion 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. 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 Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child‑safe environments. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at DE Values Department employees commit to upholding the department's values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Information on the department values is available at Other Information Appointment of the successful applicant will be made subject to satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the six months of employment and induction and support programs provided. The successful candidate must have a current Victorian Driver's Licence. Candidates are advised that they need to address the Key Selection Criteria in the advertised position. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr