Job Description
Selection Criteria/n KSC1. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with students general wellbeing and complex health needs. /n KSC2. Experience in the management of health emergencies applicable to a school setting or experience from other settings that is transferrable. /n KSC3. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with medical conditions including epilepsy, anaphylaxis, asthma and common childhood illnesses. /n KSC4. Demonstrated aptitude in working collaboratively with the parents, carers and families of people with medical conditions. /n KSC5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team as well as experience practicing independently. Role/n The Overnight School Nurse will form an integral part of the Somers School Camp Nursing Team, working collaboratively with school leadership, teaching staff and the broader school community to support and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of students throughout their nine-day camp experience. /n The School Nurse will work closely with students, school staff, parents and guardians to provide professional healthcare and ensure that individual medical and wellbeing needs are appropriately managed. The role encompasses, but is not limited to, the provision of first aid, assessment and response to illness and injury, medication administration, management of chronic medical conditions, communication with parents and guardians, and the accurate maintenance of medical records. /n A key consideration of this position is the ability to provide compassionate, responsive and student-centred care, particularly to students experiencing homesickness, emotional distress or other medical and health-related concerns. The successful applicant will be required to foster a safe, supportive and reassuring environment,



ensuring students feel comfortable, supported and cared for while away from home. /n Through effective communication, sound clinical judgement and a proactive approach to student wellbeing, the Overnight School Nurse will play an important role in contributing to a positive, protected and enriching nine-day camp experience for all students. Responsibilities/n Provide effective initial treatment in the event of minor medical conditions to emergency medical situations. This includes, but is not limited to; management of cuts, abrasions, contusions, soft tissue injury, fractures, basic wound care, minor bleeding to emergency situations including trauma, severe bleeding and asthma; /n /n
- Support the management of students' health conditions during overnight camp (this includes management and coordination of personal medications during camp); /n
- Maintain written documentation for all treatments performed; /n
- Effectively communicate and liaise with school staff, parents, students, doctors and specialists in regard to any medical conditions relating to the student; /n
- Complete incident reports /n
- Provide informed and accurate information, instructions and recommendations in relation to students attending First Aid to School Leadership; /n
- Ensure that School Leadership and all relevant stakeholders are informed as necessary about incidents of concern; /n




- Ensure that accurate records of treatments provided are kept for reporting and reference as necessary; /n
- Assess and refer students for further medical care; /n
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and general ICT capabilities; /n
- /n Assist with other related duties as necessary. /n /n Who May Apply/n /n Primary School: /n Essential: /n /n
- /n Current registration as a Division 2 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority. /n
- /n Current Victorian Working with Children Check. /n
- /n Current Victorian Drivers Licence. /n /n Desirable: /n Post graduate qualification and/or demonstrated expertise in paediatric health, school health, community health, public health and/or primary health care. Diversity and Inclusion/n The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms
- culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). /n /n Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected] /n Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged t

📌 Overnight School Camp Nurse- Part Time Somers Campus (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne