Primary School Nurse - South Western Victoria Region (20003245)
Core
Provide universal health screening, assessments, and health promotion services to children in primary schools (Government, Catholic, Independent, and English Language Centres) in South Western Victoria.
Role type
Primary School Nurse (IC)
Builds
Health screening services, health education programs, and support systems for school communities.
Domain
Education + Public Health / Paediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical nursing assessment, adolescent public/school health expertise, client record management, health promotion, referral coordination, inter-disciplinary liaison
Preferred skills
Post graduate qualification in paediatric health, school health, community health, public health, or primary health care
Responsibilities
Conduct follow-up health and wellbeing assessments for children with identified concerns; implement nursing interventions and refer to health professionals/agencies; carry out health promotion/education within program guidelines; act as an advocate for children within an inter-disciplinary team; maintain accurate electronic records for assessment and planning; liaise with Secondary School Nurses for student transitions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC