Full-Time, Term-Time, Ongoing | Commence Term 4 2026 | Coorparoo

Villanova College is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Student Services team in an ongoing, full-time term-time capacity, commencing Term 4 2026.

This is a sole-practitioner nursing role embedded within a supportive and pastoral school community. You will be the primary health professional for 1,500 young men across Years 5-12, delivering clinical care, managing student health plans, and building trusted relationships with families, staff, and medical practitioners.

The Role

- Provide assessment, triage, and treatment of student illness and injury during school hours
- Administer and manage medications on-site and for excursions, camps, and retreats
- Develop and maintain individual health management plans for students with chronic and high-risk conditions
- Coordinate school-based immunisation programs in partnership with Queensland Health
- Manage communicable disease presentations in line with Queensland Health guidelines
- Provide first aid and emergency care to students, staff, and visitors
- Liaise with parents, guardians, GPs, and medical specialists to ensure continuity of care
- Contribute to health promotion activities and whole-school wellbeing initiatives

About You The successful applicant will:

- Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA, with no conditions or restrictions relevant to this role
- Bring demonstrated experience in primary health care, ideally in a school, community, or paediatric setting
- Hold current first aid and CPR certification (HLTAID011 or equivalent) with anaphylaxis management competency
- Demonstrate strong medication management skills, including administration, record-keeping, and audit processes




- Communicate clearly and compassionately with adolescent students, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Manage competing priorities with a high level of organisation and professional judgment
- Hold a current and valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check, Queensland)

Experience in school nursing or adolescent health, and familiarity with Queensland Health immunisation programs, are desirable.

About Villanova College

Villanova College is a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition, educating young men from Years 5-12 in Coorparoo, inner Brisbane. Our community of over 1,500 students and 250 staff is united by a shared commitment to truth, service, and the holistic development of each young man.

Why Join Villanova?

- A warm, pastoral community with a strong sense of welcome and belonging
- A clearly defined clinical role with genuine scope for skilled ownership
- Collaborative Student Services team in a well-resourced school environment
- Inner Brisbane location, accessible by public transport

Child Safety and Compliance Villanova College is committed to providing a child-safe environment and a respectful workplace free from harassment and bullying. All staff are required to uphold the College's Student Protection policies and will be subject to relevant screening and reference checks.

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Agreement (Religious Institute Schools of Queensland) 2023-2026.

Applications

Applications should include a cover letter briefly addressing the role requirements and a current CV. Early applications may be considered and progressed as they are submitted.

Please apply via Seek. Contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Registered Nurse (Coorparoo)
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