College Nurse

Position Description
College Nurse


Position Title College Nurse

Reports To Executive Principal through Administration Manager

College Objective At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the College and to demonstrate courtesy, co-operation, and
teamwork with fellow members of staff. A good example for Christian living is to be
given to children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Executive Principal, other staff, and the College Board in adhering to the
policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture, and traditions of Geelong
Lutheran College.


Position Overview The College Nurse is responsible for the management of the physical health and
wellbeing of students and staff. The College Nurse will promote and respond to health
needs by providing a clinically effective, high-quality service of nursing care, ensuring
that the practice of the College is compliant with professional and legal requirements.

The College Nurse is responsible for the implementation of the College Vision and
Mission, College policies and the planning, organisation and efficient management
and operation of the College First Aid needs and the provision of safe, effective, and
quality healthcare with the College.

The Executive Principal appoints the College Nurse.

Duties and 1. Christian Ethos:

Responsibilities • Supporting and upholding the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran
College

Modelling best practice in Christian education
Promoting the core values of GLC (Wisdom, Honour, and Purpose)
Performing all duties in a spirit of Christian compassion
2. Student Health Information:
Ensure that health information regarding every student is current and
clearly communicated to relevant members of the College
community. This includes action plans for students with specific
medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, allergies, epilepsy, and
diabetes.
Work with the College administration team during the process of
enrolment, to ensure that health information provided for each
student is recorded and distributed appropriately.
Ensure the Leadership team is informed as necessary about incidents
of concern.
Ensure that accurate records of treatments and incidents provided
are kept for reporting and reference, as necessary.
Develop a statistical database, including the number of students and
staff seen and the nature of referrals.
Meet regularly with Heads of Primary and Deans of Students, to
ensure that plans for the care of individual students are being
appropriately developed and implemented.


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College Nurse

3. Student Immunisation:

Effectively consult with external bodies as the College’s immunisation
coordinator to coordinate student immunisation programs
throughout the College year.
Maintain awareness of students not to be vaccinated.
Be present on the day of immunisations for student and staff support.
Ensure that the Annual Secondary School Immunisation Program
Annual Agreement is completed.
4. Medical Crisis Management:

Provide crisis management services, as the situation demands,
including Triage decision making.
Be aware of the College Emergency Management Plan and their
role/s in it.
5. Medical Treatment:
Oversee First Aid operations of both campuses.
Provide effective initial treatment in the event of an emergency
medical situation.
Maintain appropriate record keeping for all treatments performed.
Establish and implement action plans for specific student medical
conditions. This includes but not limited to anaphylaxis, diabetes,
epilepsy, and severe allergies.
Effectively communicate and liaise with College staff, parents,
students; doctors and specialists regarding any medical conditions
relating to the student.
Manage the dispensing of medication to students as required.
Ensure medication is only given to those students who have consent
from their parents, guardians, or caregivers.
Manage the storage of medications and ensure medications are
within date.
Be competent and trained in gastrostomy care.
Manage First Aid equipment and order as required to maintain
appropriate stock levels.
6. Communication:

Coordinate and prepare student medical alert lists and distribute to
staff as required.
Coordinate and prepare First Aid kits for excursions and camps
including medical information for students attending.
Complete incident reports where necessary for students and staff and
in conjunction with the Human Resource, Risk & Compliance Manager
and examine the individual situations to see if the incidents may have
been preventable.
Complete Work Safe reports for incidents that require further
medical treatment outside of the College. Assist work safe officers in
investigations and provide documentation as requested.
Provide informed and accurate information, instructions and
recommendations in relation to students to the Heads of Primary and
Deans of Students as required.
Prepare Medical briefing annually and as required.
Contact the appropriate staff, parents, guardians or caregivers and/or
emergency services in cases of prolonged pain, head and/or back
injuries and chronic conditions as required.
Engage in collaborative practice by consulting with relevant health,
education, and wellbeing personnel within and outside the College,
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such as Heads of School, Year Level Coordinators and Student
Wellbeing staff.

Maintain accurate and efficient note taking within the SIMON
platform.
Ensure all health documentation is recorded on SIMON and archive
documentation appropriately.
Champion health promotion through newsletter and parent
communication.
7. Other Duties:

Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of First Aid rooms and kits including
bedding etc.
Update and maintain accurate records of First Aid Kit locations
around the College.
Maintain monthly defibrillator checks and ensure that Defibrillator
equipment e.g., defibrillator pads, battery, emergency resuscitation
kits are within date and are appropriate to use.
Ensure First Aid Kits are fully stocked at the beginning of each term.
Ensure the First Aid supplies and facilities are secured each day.
In conjunction with appropriate external bodies, arrange First Aid
training for relevant staff.
Notify parents when student supplied medications are running low or
out of date.
Check all student medical forms prior to school camps and excursions
and ensuring appropriate medication and First Aid supplies are
available for specific student needs.
Ensure that all relevant medical information is communicated to staff
attending school camps.
Assist with the implementation/update of risk management and
health and safety practices as required.
In conjunction with appropriate Leadership staff develop and update
existing policies and procedures relating to First Aid, Asthma,
Anaphylaxis etc.
Act as the College’s Anaphylaxis supervisor and as such is required to
complete 22303VIC course in verifying the correct use of Adrenaline
Auto Injector Devices.
Coordinate Anaphylaxis Management training of College staff in
accordance with Ministerial Order 135+ and updating of staff in
Anaphylaxis Management.
Complete Annual Risk Management Anaphylaxis Checklist.
Complete biannual Anaphylaxis Briefing and disperse to staff.
Coordinate Individual Anaphylaxis Management Plans for students
who have been diagnosed with Anaphylaxis.
Ensure there is sufficient General use Adrenaline injectors and
Salbutamol inhalers onsite for College use if required.
Coordinate the training and updating of staff in Asthma management.
Maintain and promote standards of universal infection control
including emerging infectious/epidemic illnesses and antibiotic-
resistant bacterial infections.
Attend OH&S Committee meetings as required and act as First Aid
warden during evacuation drills/emergencies.
Participate in medical debriefs when required.
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College Nurse

8. Pastoral Care and Child Safety:

Provide students with a child-safe environment in which the inherent
dignity of children and young people is respected and nurtured
Be familiar and comply with the College’s commitment to Child
Safety, Child Safe Policy and any other policies or procedures relating
to child safety
Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects College values
Implement strategies which promote a healthy and positive learning
environment
The College Nurse will also undertake any other duties that emerge/are directed by
the Executive Principal that pertain to the role. The role and its inherent
responsibilities may develop over time; therefore, flexibility and adaptability are a key
requirement of the incumbent.

Confidentiality
You shall not, except in the proper course of duty, during or after any period of
employment with College (paid or unpaid) to divulge to any person whatever or
otherwise make use of any confidential information concerning staff, students or
parents of students attending the College, the College Board or the College’s
operations or service activities.


Selection Criteria These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and
determine the successful candidate.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Support for the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College
Communicate effectively with fellow staff, students, and families, and form
positive relations in the workplace
Be team-orientated
Have a strong understanding of the developmental needs of students
Display leadership ability

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Hold current registration with AHPRA (qualified Nurse)
Able to gain successful registration for a Working with Children Check and
successfully pass a National Police Check
Experience in Gastrostomy care
SKILLS

Has excellent inter-personal skills, management, and self-management skills
Highly developed organisational and planning skills
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly developed database management skills
Attention to detail
Exhibits discretion, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity
Classification Salary: Lutheran Education (Victorian Schools) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2023
Tenure: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday (term time only)
FTE: Full Time is preferred
Location (Base): Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek and St John’s campus
when required

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College Nurse

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Geelong Lutheran College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Geelong Lutheran College has a zero
tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and in keeping them safe from harm.
Geelong Lutheran College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is
committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and
regulations and maintain a child safe culture.

Geelong Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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