School Nurse/First Aid Officer - Specialist School Setting

Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1530085
Location Profile
Merriang Special Developmental School is a dual campus, government specialist school located in the City of Whittlesea.
The Later Years Campus and main administration offices are located in Duncan Road Lalor and is attended by secondary aged students, whilst primary aged students attend the Early Years Campus located in South Morang.
The schools vision is ' To lead special education through exemplary and innovative practice'. Our school values of Safety, Respect and Active Learning align to the schools expected behaviours of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner.
The school continues to promote a positive learning environment through SWPBS and our behaviour purpose statement reflects this commitment 'Merriang promotes effective, social and purposeful learning by creating a safe and positive school environment. Through predictable and consistent school wide behavioural learning expectations we will empower, engage and support all members of the school community."
Selection Criteria
SC1
Demonstrated experience in effective student record management, activity recording, assessment and care planning.
SC2
Ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team, to accept supervision as required and to provide advice to leadership in respect to the work area.
SC3
Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4
Possess the technical knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to working as a health care professional in a school.
SC5
Ability to supervise individual and small groups of students in the First Aid facility.
Role
[Attendance requirement for this position] We are seeking a Registered Nurse for Full Time or Part Time - hours negotiable.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this role include:
Assess and monitor sick or injured students
Performing first aid as required, attending to unwell students in sick bay, entering on EduSafe, and calling parents to pick child up
Assist with students medication administration where required
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cupboards and sick bay areas
Maintain sick bay equipment and first aid kits, order stock and consumables
Undertake quarterly audits of first aid kits across campuses
Update first aid posters, student medical posters, first aid summary sheets and emergency response information
Prepare first aid kits for camps, excursions and events
Maintain and monitor EpiPens and expiry dates across all campuses