Registered School Nurse - Eungai Creek

About the Role
 

Newington College is seeking a permanent full-time Registered School Nurse term-time only for our Eungai Creek Campus to commence as soon as possible, although negotiations regarding the commencement can be discussed with successful candidates. 

The role of the Registered School Nurse at Newington College's remote campus in Eungai Creek is pivotal in fostering a culture of holistic wellbeing among our students, staff, and the wider community. Situated on the mid-North Coast of New South Wales, this position encompasses a commitment to proactive healthcare initiatives that address not only the immediate needs of our school community but also extend support to the broader locality. Operating within the newly established remote campus, the Registered School Nurse proactively leads initiatives that aim at improving health outcomes, fostering resilience, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

This role offers a unique opportunity that combines conventional school health practices with the cultural richness of the region. Engaging with the local community allows a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions. We seek an experienced and receptive registered nurse who can embrace this dynamic position with openness and expertise.

Having experiences working in remote campus and/or a demonstrated knowledge of educational immersion within Indigenous community are advantageous. Experience in both primary and secondary are welcome to apply.  

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Andy Quinane, Deputy Headmaster at aquinane@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9333. 

To obtain the position description, please contact Human Resources at hr@newington.nsw.edu.au

About You 
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:  

• hold a current registration certified with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with at least 5 years’ experience, ideally with young people
• hold Annual assessment and Certification of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Apply First Aid Certificate
• be willing to obtain or hold a current and valid Working with Children Clerance
• have a strong ethos towards or experience with social service and community outreach
• have a commitment to inter-cultural understanding
• work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
• have a strong work ethic
• be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, especially in dealing with people in crisis or medical emergencies
• demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to WHS policies and procedures.

The College's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe. 

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, successful applicants will contribute to the continuous improvement of child safeguarding at the College.

About Newington College and Eungai Creek Campus 
Service is a large part of Newington’s vision and indeed our raison d’etre. The vision is ‘for students to develop inspired minds, great hearts and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future’.  Our vision for students is for them to develop great characteristics and use those qualities to make a difference in both their own community and other communities. Whilst it is important for the students to prioritise their own growth and happiness, we strongly encourage and support them to use their skills and abilities to impact the world in a meaningful way. It is about contribution and giving back.
 

To that end were are excited for our creation of a social service and social justice focused Campus on the Mid North Coast - “Eungai Creek”, with core tenets of service, reciprocity, and sustainability We plan to have approximately 60 Year 9 student there each term. Students will be involved with local community schools and food distribution centres not for a day or a week but for a whole term in and around Kempsey. Even better, with 60 different Students there each term, we can be a reliable and sustained presence in these places. The idea of service will become ingrained in every student each year as they see the effect of their actions and their commitment. The campus is run by Mr Mark Morrison OAM who was the former head of Macleay Vocational College. Few people in Australia could guarantee a more authentic, lasting and meaningful experience for both our students and the local community. 

Eungai Creek, we think, will be a great place to work and for our students to learn. If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could contribute to our strong existing foundations – we’d like to hear from you. 

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au