Manage first aid and second aid of acute illness and / or injury.
Responsible for completing the School's Safety Incident Forms via Assurance.
Organise admissions to Health Centre.
Arrange transfers home as required.
Provide medical support at inter-school sporting events.
Responsible for care of ill / injured children and staff in Health Centre.
Monitor children at risk (e.g. returning to sport) and with special health requirements.
Inform parents of accident or illness to their child according to school policies and procedures.
Administration of medication to children as requested.
Health supervision of staff returning to work after injury.
Liaison with relevant health professionals, parents and teaching staff as required.
Counselling as requested by students or staff and referral to outside resources as required.
Provision of resources as requested for health promotion / education programs.
Organise first aid facilities for sporting events and other school activities.
Training
Oversee training (may involve facilitating and delivering staff education) regarding First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma and any other training as deemed necessary
Liaise with relevant key training providers to ensure compliance is met and identify the most cost-effective approach.
OH&S;
Contribute and be a member of the School's OH&S; Committee which involves attending scheduled meetings.
Relief Reception including break coverage
Answer incoming calls promptly and direct to appropriate extensions, announcing the caller first
Take messages received via phone or in person and forward via email as received
Advise callers if they are unsure of who to speak to about a matter
Help visitors to the school by directing them to their appointments




Ensure visitors sign in/out of the School including CRT's and ensure Working with Children's Check is captured and active
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Key Responsibilities
Communication
Check emails received via Reception account and reply, answer, forward as required
Forward messages to students in a timely manner, as requested by parents/staff.
General Administration
Provide health related reports and patterns as requested by the Head of HR relating to Risk and Compliance.
Complete the Safety Incident Forms via the School's Assurance System.
Assist where required in maintaining responsibility for filing and filing system for General Office files, ensuring staff medical training records and student files are kept up to date.
Demonstrate full awareness of work health and safety issues and procedures, complying with these and taking responsibility for one's own health and safety.
Take a lead role in promoting and supporting student, staff and visitor safety and wellbeing, anticipating and responding accordingly to potential threats.
Be familiar with emergency procedures and being ready to implement them if necessary.
Skill & Experience
Demonstrated experience working in a similar position.
A current practicing and registered General Nurse certificate.
Current CPR and Senior First Aid certificate.
A passion for health promotion, professional and personal development.
Clear and professional communication skills and an ability to build relationships with a range of people and groups within the School Community, including but not limited to, parent bodies, sporting groups and the extended community.
Professional presentation and strong customer service skills.
Ability to think clearly and to remain calm when under pressure.
Solid attention to detail and ownership of tasks.
Pro-active approach to planning tasks and anticipating requirements of other staff and students.
The ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.
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📌 Full Time School Nurse (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne