Full Time School Nurse

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 Nursing & Health • 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 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. Required Skills • 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). 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.