JOB DESCRIPTION FORM - Prendiville Catholic College

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JOB DESCRIPTION FORM - Prendiville Catholic College
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
SECTION 1 – OFFICE IDENTIFICATION
Prendiville Catholic College
Title:
School Nurse
Division: Non Teaching
Effective Date: July 2015
Condition of Service:
Part Time:
Core hours to be worked – 8.00am – 4.00pm
Monday to Friday
41 weeks of school.
Salary Scale: Level 1
$51,254 – $68,627 *
 Includes all school holidays
paid without deduction.
 Catholic Schools NonTeaching Staff EBA 2012
SECTION 2 – REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Title: Principal
Responsible to:
Title: Deputy Principal
Responsible to:
This position
(School Nurse)
Staff this position supervises
Title:
NIL
SECTION 3 – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The prime function or key responsibilities of this job are to:
Responsible for the delivery of a safe standard of nursing care in accordance with the
Code of Practice of the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia and standards
set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council. Pastoral care permeates the whole
College community through the spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional
wellbeing of all our students is fostered. The role of the School Nurse is one of service to
the College community.
SECTION 4 – STATEMENT OF DUTIES
SUMMARY OF DUTIES IN DESCENDING ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
Clinical Duties
Responsible for the delivery of a safe standard of nursing care in accordance
with the Code of Practice of the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia
and standards set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council
Maintain a well-equipped, safe and functional Health Centre
Works independently to provide consultation, assessment, management and
follow-up of all injuries, illness, emotional and social issues
Ensure nursing services are provided in a manner that is culturally appropriate
Liaise with teachers, parents and health professionals as required
Provide nursing care and support to students with special needs and medical
conditions
Formulate and maintain individual ‘Action Plans’ for students with medical
needs
Provide advice for students, staff and parents on health related issues
Encourage students to accept responsibility for their own health management
Document daily medical notes for students and staff in SEQTA
Complete accident/incident forms when required
Responsible for the safe storage of medications
Maintain appropriate infection control procedures
Maintain current knowledge of Department of Health Communicable Disease
Guidelines
Maintain confidentiality
Non-Clinical Duties
Compile Health Centre statistics for the Principal
Frequency &
% of duties
Daily
Coordinate immunisation programmes for students
Coordinate annual flu vaccinations for staff
Coordinate First Aid courses for staff
Maintain all College First Aid Kits
Maintain Epipen supply on campus
Coordinate Asthma medications and training
Organise relief nursing when required
Manages the allocated budget for the Health Centre
Involved in health promotion
SECTION 5 – EXPECTED JOB OUTCOMES
The provision of professional and high level nursing care for students and staff in the Prendiville
Catholic College Community.
SECTION 6 – COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Police Clearance and Working with Children certification
Attain and maintain Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School through the Catholic Education Office
Be fully supportive of the ethos of the Catholic Church
Commitment to the spiritual, emotional, social, emotional and health of all in the College Community
Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills
An ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
A friendly disposition with an appropriate level of firmness, empathy and compassion
An ability to work confidentially
SECTION 7 – CERTIFICATION
1. The details contained in this document are an accurate statement of the duties,
responsibilities and other requirements of the job.
BURSAR
COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE
2. As occupant of the position, I have noted the statement of duties, responsibilities
and other requirements as detailed in this document.
NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE APPOINTED
WA HEALTH – AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION - REGISTERED NURSES, INDUSTRIAL
AGREEMENT 2013 NO: AG 19 OF 2013