Role Employment Status Weeks per year Classification Responsible to College Nurse Permanent part-time 16.25 hours per week 8.30 am 11.45 am Monday to Friday 38 weeks per year Education Support Officer Other Professionals Stream Grade 5 Year 1 Director of Staff About Loreto Loreto College is an independent Catholic Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12. It is one of many schools throughout the world directed by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary IBVM (also known as the Loreto Sisters). To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe. A strong belief in the capacity and responsibility of women to contribute significantly to society and to the Church underlies the emphasis in Loreto s education tradition. This is based on Mary Ward s conviction that Women in time to come will do much. In 1905, Loreto in Adelaide opened in Sydenham Road at Norwood. The present site, The Acacias, on Portrush Road was opened in 1921 with 100 students. Today, there are some 600 students from Reception to Year 12 including 60 boarders. The Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement embodies this vision: Loreto schools offer a Catholic education which liberates, empowers and motivates students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and responsible service. Loreto College is an authorised school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Program.
Position Overview The role of the College Nurse is to support health promotion and provide appropriate preventative health care to better support the health and well-being of the students. The College Nurse works in conjunction with the First Aid Officer, providing hand-over details at the end of each shift to the First Aid Officer. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities and Expectations Key Performance Indicators Working effectively provide a high standard of basic nursing care to students both boarding and day students; evidence of effective nursing practices being adopted evidence of health care needs of students is managed manage the health care needs of boarding students and facilitate their attendance to any necessary appointments; evidence of efficient supply maintenance practices maintain adequate supplies of first aid equipment and medication; evidence that first aid equipment is compliant with policies supply first aid equipment for camps, excursions and retreats; evidence first aid equipment is maintained appropriately ensure staff attending camps, excursions and retreats are adequately instructed on the use of equipment in first aid kits eg Spacers/Epipens; in conjunction with the First Aid Officer, maintain separate documentation files of all individual boarding students; evidence of appropriate training practices evidence of annual update of boarding medical records containing medical histories, medication details and travel consents refer students to the Clinical Psychologist, general practitioner, medical specialists and allied health professionals, as appropriate; be aware of students with medical conditions and liaise with parents to ensure accurate care plans for individual students are circulated to staff in an appropriate manner; evidence of practices of infectious disease management evidence of referral process being adopted evidence of a range of effective communication strategies adopted assess students state of health and well-being and directly contact parents or caregivers to ensure safe return home of students who are too unwell to stay at school; evidence of effective and efficient administration practices evidence of meeting emergency requirements liaise with the Communicable Diseases Control Branch and other Government Departments to act appropriately in the minimise risk to the Loreto community; evidence a member of Leadership accompanied a student to hospital if necessary maintain accurate records of daily attendances, treatments, care and medication administered and inform parents of medical services provided; arrange for emergency ambulance transport of students in the event of medical emergencies requiring hospitalisation and assessment; evidence of care management strategies evidence of annual review of policies and procedures
Work Health and Safety prepare and upload student medical emergency list for access to staff; conduct head lice checks on an individual basis and classroom checks where the need arises; attend to all student personal care and hygiene needs including continence care as required; review and update all policies and procedures relevant to the Health Care Centre on an annual basis, report directly to the parents any changes in the health status of students; other duties as directed by Director of Staff; adhere to safe work practices; attend WHS meeting as a committee member and assist with the progress of the WHS Hazard Plan; report to the committee all student accidents, injuries and management at each WHS meeting; liaise directly with Loreto WHS Officer, regarding student and staff accidents and incidents; Communication maintain effective lines of communication with both the First Aid Officer, Clinical Psychologist, Administration Services Officers, Boarding House Supervisors, Year Level Leaders, Principal, Heads of School, parents and guardians in a sensitive and confidential manner; place health related notices in College newsletters and posters etc around the College as the need arises; Continuous Learning engage in professional development opportunities or associations in relevant areas which are external to the College; evidence of a range of effective communication strategies adopted evidence of good interpersonal and communications skills being adopted evidence of memberships of associations and committees and participation in professional associations take responsibility for achieving challenging personal professional goals; evidence of participation in personal/professional initiatives develop and sustain a positive image and profile within the Loreto community;
engage in reflective reviews with your line manager; Mission and Ethos incorporate Loreto s Mission Statement, its principles and values in all interactions; display empathy and understanding when dealing with the College community; evidence of how values are exhibited evidence of attendance role model Christian values in all dealings with students, staff and parents; fully support the Catholic ethos by taking part in staff and student prayer, retreats, social justice activities and voluntary service; participate in community events; Community provide consistent public support both within and outside of the College for schoolwide policy initiatives and strategic plans; evidence of support of College s goals and strategic objectives maintain a professional standard of dress in accordance with the College s Staff Dress Guidelines; maintain confidentiality at all times and demonstrate high professional standards within the College and community; evidence of availability to participate at College functions evidence attire meets standards evidence confidentiality and high professional standards are maintained at all times
Person Specification Essential Characteristics Demonstrated excellent administrative and organisational skills which are reflected in daily management Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and communicate effectively and empathetically to achieve successful outcomes Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner Ability to exert calm authority in medical emergency situations Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive and also be an active and supportive contributor in a team environment Have an understanding of the Catholic ethos and be supportive of the College s values and expectations Desirable Characteristics Formal qualifications as registered nurse Current registration with AHPRA Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency Proficient in Microsoft suite of software
Work Health and Safety Teachers (including PORs), Non-teaching positions WORKERS This role is deemed to be a Worker under the South Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2012. As a Worker, while at work you must take reasonable care for your own health and safety take reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons comply, in so far as you are reasonably able to, with any reasonable instruction given by the employer cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the employer that is related to health and safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers Reference: Division 4, Section 27 and 28 WHS Act 2012 Annual Review An Annual Review is undertaken with your line manager to provide feedback and discussion for professional growth. APPROVAL Job Description Approved... Print Name Signature Principal or Delegate Date... Print Name Signature Staff Member Date April 2017
Applications Applications for the position of College Nurse should be addressed to: Dr Nicole Archard PRINCIPAL Loreto College 316 Portrush Road MARRYATVILLE SA 5068 The position is a permanent part-time position (16.25 hours per week), working Monday Friday 8.30 am 11.34 am. The position is to commence as soon as possible. Terms and Conditions All applicants will be required to undergo a federal police check and undertake mandatory notification training and Senior First Aid. Please attach any relevant certificates to your application. Included with your application Please provide 3 copies of the following documents: Address each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. Your Curriculum Vitae The names, addresses and full contact details of three referees who may be approached. All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website. This Form must be submitted with your application. Closing Date Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday, 28 April 2017