Job Description

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

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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.

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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.

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The Role

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Provide assessment, triage, and treatment of student illness and injury during school hours

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Administer and manage medications on-site and for excursions, camps, and retreats

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Develop and maintain individual health management plans for students with chronic and high-risk conditions

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Coordinate school-based immunisation programs in partnership with Queensland Health

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Manage communicable disease presentations in line with Queensland Health guidelines

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Provide first aid and emergency care to students, staff, and visitors

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Liaise with parents, guardians, GPs, and medical specialists to ensure continuity of care

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Contribute to health promotion activities and whole-school wellbeing initiatives

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About You

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The successful applicant will:

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Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA, with no conditions or restrictions relevant to this role

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Bring demonstrated experience in primary health care, ideally in a school, community, or paediatric setting

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Hold current first aid and CPR certification (HLTAID011 or equivalent) with anaphylaxis management competency

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Demonstrate strong medication management skills,



including administration, record-keeping, and audit processes

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Communicate clearly and compassionately with adolescent students, families, and multidisciplinary teams

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Manage competing priorities with a high level of organisation and professional judgment

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Hold a current and valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check, Queensland)

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

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About Villanova College

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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.

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Villanova is a 5-star best school 2026 award winner with The Educator Australia : https://premium.theeducatoronline.com/au-te-5-star-best-schools-2026-villanova-college/p/1

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Why Join Villanova?

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A warm, pastoral community with a strong sense of welcome and belonging

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A clearly defined clinical role with genuine scope for professional ownership

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Collaborative Student Services team in a well-resourced school environment

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Inner Brisbane location, accessible by public transport

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Child Safety and Compliance

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Villanova College is committed to providing a child-safe workplace 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.

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

📌 Registered Nurse (Queensland)
🏢 Villanova College
📍 Queensland