ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT

Belmont Christian College operates within a unique and spiritually nurturing environment that deeply values child safety and combines strong academic and wellbeing foundations with Christian values. The position is situated in the Business and Operations Team to promote the health of the College population. It is a Permanent part-time role during term time (Seven hours a day, five days a week, forty weeks per annum). The College Nurse cares for the physical, psychological, and emotional health and wellbeing of each student and provides primary health care to the entire College community, within the framework of the College’s vision and mission. The College Nurse plays a key role in accessing, treating and educating students in all areas of their health and acts as an advocate for students and their best health interests.

HEALTH EDUCATION

• Encourage and support parents/carers in the management of identified health related problems of their children.

• Act as a resource member to the Wellbeing Team, as required, to support health counselling and health education activities.

  Provide training to staff on various health related topics such as asthma, diabetes, EpiPen, defibrillator. Provide health education on a one-to-one basis during health centre visits.

• Participate in the health education curriculum, if required, by acting as a resource and support person to teachers, students and their parents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. It is an inherent requirement of the role that the incumbent have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, actively attend their local Church, and willingly support the vision and practice of the College as stated in:

• the College Statement of Faith,
• the Staff Pledge that is recited annually at the Staff Commissioning Service, and
• the College Codes of Conduct.

1. Knowledge of and a deep commitment to child safety in an education setting.
2. Current Working with Children Check.
3. AHPRA registered Nurse with experience in a paediatric or education setting.
4. Substantial clinical skills including triaging, treatment, and referrals as well as management of individual management action plans for students with chronic illnesses or health risks.
5. The skills and experience to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
6. Up to date skills and accreditation in basic life support.
7. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Database).
8. Current Driver’s License.
9. Ongoing compliance with Child Safe policy and legal requirements.
10. Demonstrated skills and experience in the following attributes:
    a. Working with people
    b. Deciding and initiating action
    c. Following instructions and procedures
    d. Adapting and responding to change
    e. Accuracy and detail oriented
    f. Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with stakeholders.

POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide a quality College nursing service in relation to primary health care, health education and ongoing medical treatment and referrals, in a physical and emotionally nurturing environment.

1. It is an inherent requirement of the role that the incumbent have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, actively attend their local Church, and willingly support the vision and practice of the College as stated in:

• the College Statement of Faith,
• the Staff Pledge that is recited annually at the Staff Commissioning Service, and
• the College Codes of Conduct