School Nurse

• Part-time (0.6FTE), 12-month fixed term role
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing

The Role
Leading independent girls school, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, presents an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team.  Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of healthcare to our students ranging from our 3 year old ELC through to Year 12, as well as the CGGS community.

The role is a part-time, 12 month fixed-term parental leave replacement position that is part of a job share arrangement.  The position works Wednesday to Friday, 8.15am-4.15pm and is a term-time position. 

You will make an impact by:

• Providing physical and mental health first aid, assessment and nursing care to students at School and at off-site events, such as sports days
• Managing and updating student medical records and management plans for students with medical needs, ensuring information is up to date and accurate
• Educating and training staff as required including asthma management, allergy and anaphylaxis updates
• Writing action plans for students (e.g. asthma, allergy and anaphylaxis) and liaising with parents 
• Preparing medical summaries, risk management plans and first aid kits/medicines for excursions and camps and liaising with supervising staff, parents and camp coordinators 

To be successful in this role…
An experienced Registered Nurse, you have an active interest in School nursing, paediatrics and/or adolescent health.  You possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication and a high attention to detail and organisation.  You are comfortable operating as an independent practitioner and able to make decisions and handle unexpected situations in a mature and professional manner. 

You will have:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse 
• Clinical experience working with children
• Anaphylaxis Awareness Anaphylaxis Supervisor qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Permanent residency or Australian citizenship
• Current Working with Children Check 
• Current Criminal Record Check

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12.  We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:

• Staff wellbeing focus 
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs 
• Paid Discretionary Leave 
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply
For more information, see the full detailed position description and visit the employment section of the CGGS website.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 5:00pm 

At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.