Applications are now open for the position of School Nurse.

We are seeking suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team.  This position is based at our Notre Dame Campus in Point Cook.

This is a full-time Category C position ranging between ESC2-1 to ESC3-6 based on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will have seven weeks off during the year and reports directly to the Business Manager.  The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.15pm.

The position Description is available on our website. 

All applications must include the following:

• Completed application form
• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter of introduction outlining your suitability to join our community (no longer than two pages)
• Contact details of two referees

Emmanuel College is an integral part of the faith community of Laverton.  Emmanuel College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at Emmanuel College.

About our school:

Emmanuel College is vastly increasing in student numbers. We are a two campus College, our St Paul’s single sex boys Campus located in Altona North and our co-educational campus located in Point Cook.

Operating within a Catholic ethos based on Gospel values, Emmanuel College believes that all students can learn when given a safe and caring environment, as expressed through its Marianist tradition.

This Marianist culture seeks to produce students capable of having a positive impact on the world and never loses sight of catering for whole student development, for which its teaching community is collectively responsible. All staff are part of a collaborative culture, whereby individual and collective responsibility is taken for the growth of the whole student.

Demonstrating a commitment to continual improvement by modelling the behaviour of lifelong learners, Emmanuel staff provide contemporary learning and teaching that is student-centred, and evidence based. School staff will prepare students for a global and rapidly changing world by inspiring a desire to learn and improving their capacity to think critically, while developing and employing twenty-first-century skills, all of which are important dimensions of this school climate.

Candidates must have an ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment. The emphasis of this planning is on Faith-Based Inquiry. They must also have excellent classroom management skills and have a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.

Salary: Based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). These are Fixed Term Full Time positions.

Position Description: Please refer below for the position description.

Skills/Experience required:

• Maintain knowledge of relevant current legislation, e.g., Nurses Act, Health and Privacy Acts, Mandatory Reporting, as to provide excellence in duty of care. 
• Maintain competencies for effective nursing practice by regularly being involved in and having access to professional learning opportunities. 
• Maintain regular networking with Catholic schools nursing programs, local community health services and other professional bodies. 
• Maintain annual registration as a (registered) nurse as required.  
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma training as required by legislation and MACS policies.  
• Maintain Anaphylaxis Training as an assessor in accordance with required Policies.  

 Special Requirements:

• Emmanuel College promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
• The successful applicant will hold a valid employee Working with Children check and National Police Check.

Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Thursday 10 April. 

Interviews and offers may be conducted before the closing date.

MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful applicant will hold a valid employee Working with Children check and National Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.