Nurse Manager

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team:

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40 plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure our staff feel cared for, supported and secure in this Christ-centred environment.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfil God’s call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement ‘To God be the glory’ is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff’s hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position:

Due to the continued growth of the College, we are seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee and lead our First Aid Team at our Werribee campus.

The Nurse Manager performs a vital role in providing the first aid and health care needs of students. In addition, the Nurse Manager will provide knowledge and guidance in the health care of students with complex medical needs as part of supporting the wellbeing of all students.

This position is part-time but is required to work 5 days per week onsite.

The Person:

Contributes to a safe and healthy workplace for staff, students and Volunteers.

Education and Experience:

Demonstrating a commitment to the Lordship of Christ in all areas of their life, the Nurse will:

• Have experience and an understanding of current Health and Medical trends, practices and policies.
• Practices within the Nurses Code of Conduct as defined by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority.
• Practices in accordance with the National School Nursing Standards for Practice as defined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical practice and provide comprehensive school nursing and general health care.
• Has a strong organisational skillset.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Current unrestricted Division 1 Nursing Registration with AHPRA (Essential)
• Minimum of HLTFA403C (manage first aid in the workplace – level 3 first aid including anaphylaxis, asthma and diabetes).
• Working with Children Check (E) and a Police check.
• Experience in working in a Primary and Secondary School Health Care environment or with children and adolescents in a medical setting.

Professional Attributes:

• Actively contributes to Heathdale Christian College’s team culture by the means of displaying humility, a desire for excellence, a strong sense of self-awareness, and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a high level of communication, professional and interpersonal skills when relating to teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Has appropriate leadership qualifications and/or experience.
• Is committed to the development and empowerment of the staff
• Be able to be an effective team member.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the achievement of the College’s mission and educational direction.

For more information, please access the detailed Position Description.

How To Apply:

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application. If you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

All applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Applications close: 7th November 2024.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.