Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Senior School Health Centre. This is a casual, school term-time position based at our Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.

The Senior School Health Centre operates seven days per week, from 7.00am to 9.30pm. The successful applicant will be required to have availability to work Friday evenings and weekends during school term. There may also be opportunities to provide nursing support at the Junior School campus, as well as assist with school camps, including CITF, and school events when required.

ABOUT THE POSITION The Registered Nurse provides high-quality health care to Senior School students, including both day students and boarders, as well as emergency first aid care to staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include

- Providing nursing care and first aid to students, staff and visitors
- Monitoring students with identified health risks and special health requirements
- Administering medications in accordance with School procedures
- Providing appropriate wellbeing support to students
- Maintaining accurate and confidential student health records
- Undertaking administrative tasks associated with the operation of the Health Centre
- Responding appropriately to medical emergencies and incidents
- Liaising with students, parents, guardians, colleagues and members of the wider School community
- Providing support at school camps, including CITF, and School events when required.

The successful applicant will be expected to work professionally and collaboratively within the School community, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in a busy health care environment.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in supporting the health, wellbeing and welfare of young people. Experience working in a school environment, community health or a similar setting will be highly regarded.





You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are confident liaising with students, parents, guardians, colleagues and members of the community. You are reliable, professional and well organised, with the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.

You will demonstrate a compassionate and student-focused approach, together with a strong understanding of confidentiality and professional nursing practice.

SELECTION CRITERIA

- Registered Nurse with current registration certified by AHPRA
- Experience in nursing practice within a school environment or community health setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships and liaise effectively with students, parents, guardians, staff and members of the wider School community
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm, qualified and composed under pressure
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including accurate maintenance of health records
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance
- Flexibility and availability to work Friday evenings and weekends during school term
- Willingness to assist with school camps, including CITF, and School events when required
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with students.

HOW TO APPLY Applications should include a resume and a cover letter outlining your nursing experience and reasons for your interest in the position.



Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected].

Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students from Pre-School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.

Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values-led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co-curricular opportunities.

The School's motto, esse quam videri – "to be, rather than to seem to be" – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well-rounded educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.

Over looking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney's most prestigious eastern suburbs, Cranbrook School currently educates more than 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael's and St Mark's – a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill.

The School's two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for students from Years 7 to 12. Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.

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