Nurse

About Studio Schools of Australia Ltd

Studio Schools of Australia (SSA) was established in 2019 to bring about a “system” level change in secondary education for Indigenous students in remote communities across northern Australia. This “system level” reform is based on well-established evidence of what works for Indigenous students, their families and communities, in a scalable, proven work-related model of education introduced at the Yiramalay / Wesley Studio School in the Kimberley, Western Australia, in 2010.

SSA’s mission is to enable Indigenous students to lead their own advancement and to take a valuable and meaningful place in their own communities and within Australia.

SSA is committed to being a child safe environment, and we actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.  All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

Overview

The Nurse is primarily responsible for providing primary nursing care with its associated administering responsibilities across 2 school sites.  This encompasses First Aid and medical referrals for all students.

This position reports to the Principals of both schools.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide first aid treatment to students
• Organise the transfer of patients to the local clinic as necessary
• Responsible for ordering and managing first aid supplies for first aid and RFDS kit
• Ensure that an up-to-date medical information is complete for every student
• Administration of various policies and procedures relating to health and first aid
• Maintain the medical records database for students
• Ensure records of medical equipment are kept current and where appropriate, equipment is serviced at the required intervals
• Ensure that all instances in which students, staff or visitors to the school who have suffered injuries at school and who report to or are brought to the First Aid Office have appropriate OH&S documentation completed on their behalf
• Keep an updated record of the location of all medical equipment and supplies
• Co-ordinate health screening programs with relevant bodies
• Support school activities, e.g. off campus events
• Prior to any excursion or camp, ensure that First Aid kits are stocked adequately. Liaise with organiser to have medical forms as a hard copy or digital copy provided.
• Deliver refresher updates for staff on First Aid including Anaphylaxis and Asthma to meet local requirements
• Assist with any audit requirements the school needs to complete periodically

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nurse with current registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Skills and Capabilities

• Intermediate computing skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Student Management Systems
• A courteous, patient and helpful manner
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative team member
• Enjoyment of, and ability to relate to young people

Benefits

Salary up to $90k base, depending on experience.

Other benefits include remote location allowance + free accommodation + meals + flights + salary packaging.

Employment

Due to Australian immigration regulations, applicants must have Australian work rights. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Applicants will be required to provide a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC).

All appointments at Studio Schools of Australia are subject to child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.