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Role Description/Criteria

This is a 5 day a week position with hours 10am-2:30pm daily. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in their care 
• enthusiasm and a willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment to meet the needs of our students and families
• Implementing MACS & School First Aid policy, guidelines and procedures;
• Recording all first aid visits, keeping all students’ electronic records/documentation up to date and maintaining an accident and injury register of students and staff treated. 
• Providing assistance to students as per medical management plans for ongoing health conditions including, but not limited to Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Spinal Muscular Atrophy;
• Developing student health support plans in consultation with the Principal, Principal’s delegate and student’s parent; 
• Ensuring appropriate procedures and administration for any medication provided to school
•  Ensuring all first aid kits are regularly checked and fully stocked and all medical equipment is well maintained
• Maintaining the first aid room in an organised and OHS compliant manner
• Arranging the appropriate professional learning for staff in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, anaphylaxis or other relevant training
• Conducting twice yearly staff briefings on anaphylaxis, including auto-injector verification of staff; 
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation; 
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal

Key Attributes

• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters
• Build relationships, trust and confidence with families and other external stakeholders
• Model the importance of physical and mental health practices and wellbeing, watch for signs and issues in self and others, and take proactive actions to address situations that may arise
• Bring ethical behaviour, respect, empathy and interpersonal skills to all professional interactions
• Build positive relationships with staff, students and members of the community
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, optimism, empathy, openness and trust
• Manage work activities in an organised, timely and clear manner
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues to building a positive culture
• Take own initiative to seek feedback and broaden professional knowledge and practice
• Behave with integrity and promote fairness, equity and inclusion
• Show perseverance, patience and resilience when handling challenge and change

Key Selection Criteria

1. Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check. 
2. Current Victorian Nurses Board Registration - Registered Nurse. 
3. Current First Aid and CPR Qualification. 
4. Current certification in relation to Asthma, Anaphylaxis and allergy care, Anaphylaxis Verification, Epilepsy and other medical conditions as required
5. Evidence of unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all, with a demonstrated understanding and enactment of the legislative and systematic compliance requirements applicable to all Catholic schools.

Application Process

Application should be addressed to the Principal and include: 

• Cover letter (1-2 pages): expressing interest in the role; the skills/qualities you could bring to the role, career highlights, and why you would be suitable.
• A complete CV with 3 listed referees and contact details; 
• Copy of degree qualifications, Working with Children Check and any other nursing registrations

A detailed list of duties is in the attached Position description. Core duties will involve:

• Implementing MACS & School First Aid policy, guidelines and procedures;
• Carrying out health promotion education within program guidelines and act as a health resource to the school community; 
• Recording all first aid visits, keeping all students’ electronic records/documentation up to date and maintaining an accident and injury register of students and staff treated. 
• Providing assistance to students as per medical management plans for ongoing health conditions e.g. Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Ensuring appropriate procedures and administration for any medication provided to school
• Ensuring all first aid kits are regularly checked and fully stocked and maintaining the first aid room in an organised and OHS compliant manner; 
• Arranging the appropriate professional learning for staff in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, anaphylaxis or other relevant training
• Conducting twice yearly staff briefings on anaphylaxis, including auto-injector verification of staff; 
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal

The applicant must provide evidence of the following:

1. Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check. 
2. Current Victorian Nurses Board Registration - Registered Nurse. 
3. Current First Aid and CPR Qualification. 
4. Current certification in relation to Asthma, Anaphylaxis and allergy care, Anaphylaxis Verification, Epilepsy and other medical conditions as required
5. Evidence of unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all, with a demonstrated understanding and enactment of the legislative and systematic compliance requirements applicable to all Catholic schools.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

• a completed application form
• a cover letter addressed to the Acting Principal, Ms Katie Broadbent, which addresses the criteria in the advertisement
• a current CV which includes the names and contact details of three referees.

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