AddressSaint Ignatius' College, Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school conducted by the Jesuits and inspired with the Ignatian charism. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young people who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better.
About us
We are dedicated to cultivating an innovative educational atmosphere and are excited to invite a School Nurse who embodies passion, ongoing growth, and a deep appreciation for the Catholic ethos. Join us in creating an environment where health and learning intertwine for the holistic wellbeing of our students.
The role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team during term time. The successful candidate will be passionate about young children, adolescent health, wellbeing, and is specialised in paediatric care.
This role will initially be offered as a temporary role for the remainder of 2024, with the view to permanency. You will be working at our Norwood Junior School, 10am to 2:15pm, Monday to Friday during term time. You may be required to attend school camps when deemed necessary.
You will provide health care to students from Reception to Year 6 level in accordance with professional nursing practices and guidelines within a school setting. In this role you will need to be professional, friendly and show a genuine care for all students presenting at our Infirmary whilst always maintaining confidentiality.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in chronic illness management, sports injury management, concussion management, diabetes management, wound care, and other contemporary adolescent health care issues.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced Registered Nurse qualified and registered to practice in SA, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certificate and trained in responding to diabetes, anaphylaxis and asthma.
- Recent paediatric/adolescent healthcare experience is essential.
- Sports first aid and wound care experience.
- Experience in Diabetes management across a variety of ages.
- Ability to establish rapport and build strong relationships.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Excellent time management organisational, and record management skills.
- Flexibility and an ability to adapt and operate effectively in a changing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Collaborative approach with staff members, students and parents;
- Possess, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Child Check (WWCC) and;
- Possess or be willing to obtain, a Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect-education & Care (RRHAN–EC) training.
Application process:
For more information on the role and application process, please refer to the College website at https://ignatius.sa.edu.au/our-college/employment
All applications are to be lodged via the College website, not SEEK.
The closing date for applications will be 9:00am Monday, 3 June 2024.
Please note that applications will be addressed as received and may be filled prior to the closing date.
Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in its community.
