Full-time | 40 weeks per year | General Staff Grade 5

About Pulteney Grammar School

Founded in 1847, Pulteney Grammar School is a leading co-educational Anglican school located in the heart of Adelaide. With approximately 1,000 students from Early Learning to Year 12, we pride ourselves on providing a personalised educational experience within a supportive and connected school community.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to creating an environment where students and staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and highly organised Registered School Nurse to join our team, with a January 2027 start.

This is an key role within our School community, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our Health Centre and providing professional nursing care, first aid and health support to students and staff.

Working closely with students, families, staff and external health professionals, you will play a key role in supporting student health, safety and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include

- Providing clinical assessment, first aid and nursing care to students and staff.

- Managing student medical conditions, individual health plans and medication administration.

- Responding to medical emergencies and providing appropriate care and referrals.

- Overseeing the daily operations of the School Health Centre, including medical supplies, equipment and confidential health records.

- Supporting medical planning for camps, excursions, sporting events and other School activities.

- Collaborating with families, staff and the Wellbeing Team to support student health and wellbeing.

- Promoting health education, preventative care and safe practices across the School.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings a calm, caring and professional approach, demonstrates sound clinical judgement and enjoys building positive relationships with young people.

To be successful in this role,



you will have:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and a current practising certificate.

- Current First Aid and CPR certification.

- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience, with the confidence to work independently and manage competing priorities.

- Experience in paediatric, community, emergency, general practice or school nursing.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

- Strong digital literacy and the ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records.

- A genuine commitment to student wellbeing, child safety and working collaboratively within a school community.

Additional qualifications in paediatric, emergency or school nursing will be highly regarded.

Why Join Pulteney?

At Pulteney, you will become part of a welcoming and collaborative school community where relationships matter and every staff member plays an important role in supporting our students.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while enjoying a 40-week working year, comprising school term time and one week before and after the school year.

The position is classified at General Staff Grade 5 under the Pulteney Grammar School Inc. Enterprise Agreement 2026 and reports to the Director of Human Resources. You can view the position description here.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse who enjoys working with young people and would value the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position to Marilize De Witt, Director of Human Resources, applications close Friday 20 November at 9am.

Pulteney Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC certification and relevant professional registrations and qualifications.

📌 Registered School Nurse (Adelaide)
🏢 Pulteney Grammar School
📍 Adelaide