School Nurse

• Assess and manage student health needs in the sick bay, including care plans and referrals to GPs or hospitals when necessary
• Provide best-practice care and administer prescribed daily medications
• Maintain medical care plans and manage emergency medications (e.g., Ventolin, EpiPens)
• Ensure first aid kits and medical equipment are stocked and maintained across the school
• Update and manage student medical records in ISAMS, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy
• Log sick bay visits and complete incident reports as required
• Participate in emergency response protocols, including urgent care and ambulance coordination
• Support school health activities, including first aid at events, staff training, and compliance with health regulations

• Experience in paediatric, school, or general nursing within similar settings
• Strong knowledge of first aid, emergency response, and infection control
• Ability to manage chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, allergies) in a school environment
• Familiarity with child development and age-appropriate care for Primary and Secondary students
• Proven ability to stay calm under pressure and make quick, informed decisions
• Registered Nurse qualification
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis certification
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures

Additional training in mental health first aid or school health nursing desirable