The State Schools Nursing Service provides clinical assistance to build school staff capability to safely support students with health needs. The position requires the provision of health assessment, health plan development, relevant training and ongoing support of school staff. The teams the clinical nurse works with may consist of the principal, school staff, therapists, other state schools nurses, external providers and health professionals. If you have experience in a variety of clinical settings, enjoy a challenge and working with children and schools, this is the job for you. The position is based in Mackay supporting schools in this area and may require travel/overnight stays to other areas in Central Queensland region.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.5FTE), 38 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Join the State Schools Nursing Service in Mackay and make a meaningful difference by supporting students health, wellbeing, and learning across Central Queensland!

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Why this Role?

State schools registered nurses 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
• 12.75% super contributions
• Flexible work arrangements dependent on school service requests
• No shift work and additional time off benefits including potential for school holiday leave
• Collegial networking opportunities.

In addition to the great benefits listed above you will also receive:

• Comprehensive induction program
• Professional development relevant to the role
• Structured/Continuous professional supervision
• Peer support from other State schools registered nurses across Queensland

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/may be assessed section of the attached role description
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  State Schools Nursing Service Brochure (PDF, 1.73MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR678376_26P Role Description (PDF, 245KB)
  Role Description