The Department of Education is seeking a Clinical Nurse to fill a permanent position working in state schools (in Metropolitan South Region). The State School Registered Nurse provides support to build the capacity of school staff to safely administer and manage the health needs of students with specialised health needs, enabling their participation in an educational program. The position requires the provision of health assessment, health plan development, relevant training, ongoing supervision and support of school staff. The team/s the clinical nurse works with may consist of the principal, therapists, registered nurses and school staff. If you have a varied clinical experience, enjoy a challenge and working with children and schools, this is the job for you. Position is based at Ipswich State Special School although further opportunities may become available across the Region
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
Clinical Nurses working in State schools play a pivotal role in connecting schools with health specialists to create a safe supportive environment for students with health needs. Using advanced critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills, they provide tailored services to primary, secondary and special schools breaking down barriers to enhance wellbeing and bridging the gap between health care and education.
Other responsibilities:
- Form strategic partnerships with schools, health professionals and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Build school staff health support confidence through in-service education and training scenarios
- Support capability building, curriculum planning, resource development and school improvement initiatives
- Develop evidence informed methodology to effectively implement across Queensland state schools
- Develop individual and emergency health plans to support students in education settings
- Consult stakeholders to enhance professional decision making and nursing practices
- Maintain and build safe, quality, effective nursing professional networks
- Form partnerships with other health professionals to improve collaborative practice
- Analyse policies, procedures, legislation, codes and standards to continuously improve service delivery
- Provide High level consultation and ensure students, parents/carers, and staff are part of the decision making at every stage
- Actively participate in professional development and reflective practice across a multi-disciplinary sector that values your contribution
For more information please see the attached Role Description
What you can expect in return:
- Pay parity in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) certified agreement (EB11) 2022
- Salary sacrificing in line with Department of Education benefits
- Flexible work arrangements dependent on school service requests
- 12.75% super contributions
- Additional time off benefits including potential for school holiday leave
- No shift work
- Flexible start and finish times dependent on school service requests
In addition to the great benefits listed above you will also receive:
- Comprehensive induction program
- Professional development relevant to role
- Structured/continuous professional supervision
- Peer support and mentoring from other State schools registered nurses across Queensland
- Collegial networking
Mandatory requirements:
- Current registration as a registered general nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Regular travel between base and school/other locations is a requirement of the position therefore the incumbent must possess a current C class driver's licence.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
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