Location: Pedare
Employment Type: CA - Casual
Closing Date: 09 Jun ****
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team on a casual basis during school terms. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting young children and adolescents, with expertise in paediatric care and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. A particular highlight of this position is the opportunity to accompany students on school camps, offering vital health support in outdoor and remote environments. A keen interest in participating in school excursions and camps is required. The successful candidate will also work closely with our Nursing Team in the Health Centre, delivering high‐quality healthcare to students from Reception to Year 12 in line with professional nursing standards within a school environment.
Responsibilities
* Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
* First aid, triage, and assessment of students
* Providing general health care to students and the college community as appropriate to their needs and situation
* Administering medication to students, which is supplied by parents/guardians
* Liaising with parents/guardians, teachers, support, and executive staff as necessary about the health needs of students
* Maintaining accurate and up‐to‐date records of students with anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy, and other chronic conditions
* Liaising with staff about first‐aid requirements on camps, excursions and at sport activities
* Provide administrative support as required
* Working collaboratively with other staff to promote the College's values
Qualifications
* 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 small team
* Excellent time management, organisational, and record management skills
* Flexibility and an ability to adapt and operate effectively in a changing workplace
* Demonstrated high‐level computer skill and literacy, with comprehensive knowledge of Google Suite and other computer packages
* Flexibility for more hours at short notice is advantageous
Only candidates with the appropriate experience and full working rights in Australia will be considered.
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