<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>School Nurse (Education Support Officer Level 2 -4 Cat B)&nbsp;</strong>to join our supportive and close-knit school community in a fixed term 12-month role.</p><p><strong>Why choose to work at St Mary's:</strong></p><ul><li>Supported professional learning communities and whole school planning and directives of best practice to support learner outcomes</li><li>Supportive staff to work collaboratively with</li><li>Play a critical role in the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students</li><li>Provide care, education, and advocacy that can significantly affect a child’s development and future</li><li>Develop meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff</li><li>Be a trusted figure who supports health and wellbeing while creating a safe and inclusive environment</li><li>Well-being focus, promoting work-life balance and positive culture</li><li>Fun, social and appreciated work environment</li></ul><p><strong>You will require:</strong></p><ul><li>The ability to work and support learners with a diverse range of needs</li><li>Empathy and understanding of all learners and families</li><li>Have a current nursing registration or training to become a nurse</li><li>Promote wellness and resilience through communication</li><li>Play a key role in collaborating with school staff to provide support to students in a wide range of needs</li><li>Provide consultation to educational staff regarding student needs</li><li>Support students’ social, emotional, and physical health</li><li>Administer health and first aid procedures</li><li>Administer and document student medication</li><li>Attend immediate first aid and physical and mental health needs of students and staff</li><li>Support and document ongoing health concerns, ensuring effective management and development of care plans for students</li><li>Organise relevant staff education and health promotion program (i.e. First Aid Training, Anaphylaxis &amp; Asthma Training)</li><li>Order and maintain first aid supplies and kits as required.</li></ul><p><strong>St Mary's Echuca</strong></p><p>St Mary’s Echuca is a co-educational Catholic primary school of 600+ students from Years Prep to Year 6, founded by the Bridgidine sisters in 1887. St Mary’s</p><p>is situated in Echuca, in the northern part of Victoria along the banks of the Murray River. Our Catholic faith is central to all we do and we celebrate that we are,</p><p>“A faith community, learning together, spreading the Good News of Jesus through positive relationships, trust and love.”</p><p>As a school community we strive to nurture specific graduate outcomes in all students in the hope that they embrace the world with the ability to respect, act with courage, be inclusive, strive to achieve, serve others and celebrate all that life gives them. St Mary’s staff, families and students strive to make a difference for all.</p><p><a href="http://www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au">www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)</strong></p><p>CESL is situated in Central and Northeastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating&nbsp;19,750 students in large regional&nbsp;centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is&nbsp;a speciality.</p><p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety</strong></p><p>CESL embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.</p><p><i><strong>Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Monday 27th January @ 4:00pm</strong></i></p><p>If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website <a href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search">here.</a>&nbsp;For application assistance, please review our application guide <a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624 ">here</a>.</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/492854/school-nurse">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>