Department of Education Victoria – Traralgon VIC

20h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Latrobe SDS is located in Traralgon. It is one of two special schools in the Latrobe Valley and is the only Special Developmental School in the Gippsland region. The school caters for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Students travel from all over the Latrobe Valley and surrounding outlying areas to attend.

In 2022 we moved to a new purpose-built school site. Our facilities include: classrooms with attached kitchenettes, quiet spaces and toilets; art/homecrafts; STEM; tech/manufacturing; food technology; therapy spaces; multi-purpose hall; library; consulting rooms and staff work spaces. These are surrounded by stunning landscaping, bright and colourful playgrounds and open spaces including a basketball court, walking track and playing field.

Our dynamic team provides a stimulating educational program for students with significant intellectual and associated difficulties and disorders between ages of 4.8 to 18 years of age. Parents, staff and carers work collaboratively in planning educational and developmental programs for students. Student Support Groups are established for each student and emphasise the importance of a partnership between home and school in developing student goals. Our allied health team supports staff to develop programs which specifically target the learning goals of our students.

As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Lead Respectful Relationship school we focus on the wellbeing and engagement of our students. Explicit teaching of our school values and expected behaviours provides students with the skills to self-regulate and actively participate in their learning. When behaviours arise, our tier 1 and tier 2 PBS teams provide support to staff to understand why the behaviour is occurring and teach students strategies specific to the skills needed to shift their behaviour. Parents are a key partner is this process so there is consistency between home and school.

School activities and programs focus on improving student learning outcomes and promoting greater independence. Staffencourage students to strive for excellence in all of theirendeavours. To achieve this, the school provides sequential teaching and learning programs that deliver a comprehensive, broadly based and inclusive curriculum based on the Victorian Curriculum. The development of student communication is a key component of each student¿s Individual Education Plan and central to the learning process.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team as we begin our journey at our new school site.

Selection Criteria

- KSC 1 - Demonstrated experience in the provision of first aid and health support services within a school or similar setting.
- KSC 2 - Demonstrated capacity to administer medication and manage student health plans in accordance with Department guidelines.
- KSC 3 - High-level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
- KSC 4 - Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to liaise effectively with students, staff and parents.
- KSC 5 - Demonstrated capacity work effectively as a member of a team and contribute positively to a school environment.
- KSC 6 - Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Child Safe Standards and student wellbeing.

Role

The School Nurse/First Aid Manager provides a high-level first aid and health support services to students, staff and visitors in accordance with Department of Education policies and school procedures. The role requires the provision of timely, compassionate and professional care, including accurate assessment of illness and injury, implementation of appropriate treatment, and determination of follow-up actions.





The position supports the school's commitment to student wellbeing, safety and compliance with Child Safe Standards. The role operates with a degree of autonomy within established guidelines and works collaboratively within the school's wellbeing and administration teams.

The successful applicant will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, empathy and a strong commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of students.

The School Nurse/First Aid Manager will:

- Provide first aid assessment and treatment to students, staff and visitors.
- Administer prescribed and non-prescribed medication in accordance with Departmental guidelines and individual health management plans.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student health records using Compass and CASES21.
- Liaise with parents/guardians regarding student health matters as required.
- Maintain and monitor first aid and sick bay facilities, including ordering, replenishing supplies, and ensuring equipment is safe and compliant.
- Support the implementation of Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Management Plans and Asthma Care Plans.
- Ensure compliance with Child Safe Standards and Department of Education policies.
- Comply with Occupational Health & Safety requirements and contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
- Work collaboratively with leadership and staff to support student wellbeing initiatives.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

- Diabetes trained to monitor students.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- ASCIA Anaphylaxis Verifier Certificate.
- Asthma First Aid for Schools Certificate.
- Commitment to complying with Child Safe Standards and OH&S; requirements.
- Medication Endorsement.
- Nursing qualification.
- Sound knowledge of Compass and CASES21 (or capacity to develop).

Responsibilities

- Administer prescribed and non-prescribed medication in accordance with the Departmental guidelines and school procedures.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records using Sentral, Edusafe+ and CASES21.
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student health matters as required.
- Maintain first aid facilities, including the ordering, monitoring and replenishing of supplies
- Ensure compliance with Child Safe Standards and Department of Education policies and procedures.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S;) requirements and contribute to a safe working environment.
- Work collaboratively with staff to support student wellbeing and health management plans.
- To provide first aid to students and staff at the school, including student toileting requirements where necessary.
- Dispense medication to students as per medication administration policy with a parent’s consent.
- Arrange appropriate storage of medications.
- Maintain the student medical records/medical action plans on Edusafe+, Cases21 and Sentral.
- In consultation with parents, ensure students’ Individual Anaphylaxis Plans and ASCIA Action Plans are reviewed annually, ensure adrenaline auto injectors are up-to-date and accessible to staff and ensure the completion of an Annual Anaphylaxis Risk Management Checklist.
- School Anaphylaxis verifier (responsible for assessing staff in the correct use of auto injectors).
- Prepare student medical alert lists and distribute to staff as required.
- Manage the ordering of First Aid supplies, and maintain and fill all First Aid kits.
- Sick Bay budget management.




- Ensure the correct medication accompanies students involved in school activities.
- Maintain records of the locations of all medical equipment.
- Organise and facilitate training in First Aid for all staff including first aid, CPR and anaphylaxis management.
- Maintain and follow up staff training database for mandatory training requirements according to DET guidelines.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 protected, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes adaptable work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

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*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Conditions of Employment

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 School Nurse (Traralgon)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Traralgon