Full Time School Nurse

Perks & Benefits

Job Description

Business Nest

Recruiting on Behalf

677 Punt Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141

Full Time School Nurse

Salary: $84,875.28 plus superannuation.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.
Record keeping.
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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How to apply:

Applications open on 3 September 2026 and close on 3 October 2026.

Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.

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

Undergraduate Nursing qualifications.
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.
Excellent record keeping skills.
Ability to think clearly and to remain calm when under pressure.
Strong 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.
Knowledge of TASS (desirable).