Description:
The Department of Education are seeking applications from motivated Clinical Nurses to join the State Schools Nursing Service team. These positions are offered on a temporary fulltime basis of 76 hours per fortnight (1FTE) in the Metropolitan North Region. 2 positions are currently available, with the possibility of future contracts. Job share opportunities for these roles may be considered for the right applicants.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time,Part-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1) Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South Job ad reference QLD/MNR633875/25T Closing date 13-May-2025 Yearly salary $107960 - $115604 Fortnightly salary $4138.10 - $4431.10 Job duration Contact person Kimberley White Contact details 0436 930 840Access the National Relay Service
About the Role
State schools registered nurses play a pivotal role in collaborating with students/parents, connecting with schools, and interpreting specialist health support requirements into the school setting. Using evidence-informed clinical decision-making skills, nurses provide tailored services to school that reduce barriers to access and participation and bridge the gap between health and education.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Consult with students, their family and relevant stakeholders in supporting students with health needs at school
- Partnering with schools, health professionals and families as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
- Develop routine and emergency health plans that support the safe management of student's health needs at school
- Deliver health support training to school staff to enable the student to safely access and participate in schooling
- Contribute to continuous improvement of evidence-informed nursing practice locally and statewide
- Collaborate with school teams to support the inclusion of students with health needs, including curriculum planning, resource development and school improvement initiatives
- Build and maintain local health and professional networks
- Implements policies, procedures, legislation, codes, and standards to enable delivery of high-quality services aligned with departmental business objectives
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
- No shift work and additional time off benefits for school holidays
- Comprehensive induction program
- Professional development relevant to the role
- Structured professional supervision
- Peer support from other State schools registered nurses across Queensland
- Collegial networking opportunities
A mandatory requirement of this role is :
- Current registration as a registered general nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 , registered health practitioners working within their professional capacity must hold valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at all times during their employment for the purpose of satisfying the exemption requirements of the Act
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.
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.
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.