SC1    Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

SC3    Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4    Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5    Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

SC6    Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and
school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or
educational program
¿ Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to
students
¿ Undertakes administrative procedures associated with:
¿ delivery of various health, counselling, wellbeing and
therapeutic services to a school(s)
¿ health assessments
¿ delivery of health and wellbeing education and promotion
programs in collaboration with school community
¿ provision of follow-up service for students
An enrolled nurse may be employed directly by a school, to assist a
registered nurse to promote the optimal health, wellbeing and
development of students in a school setting.
(1) An enrolled nurse must at all times practice under the
delegation and supervision of a registered nurse. The
enrolled nurse may:
(a) Assist the registered nurse to provide
delegated activities of nursing care, according
to the student’s plan of care, professional
standards, workplace polices and procedural
guidelines
(b) Recognise when the health and wellbeing of a
student is deteriorating and escalate in a
timely way to the registered nurse.
(c) Contribute as a member of the student health
and wellbeing team under the delegation and
supervision of a registered nurse.
(d) Communicate effectively with students, their
families, the school community and with other
health practitioners and service providers.

¿ Provide quality First Aid treatment to students and staff, plus any other persons
requiring general/first aid assistance. Contact parents, as necessary to arrange
transport home, to the doctors or to hospital if necessary. This includes the
administration of oxygen if necessary.
¿ Give input when necessary about the maintenance and updating of First Aide Centre
policies and procedures
¿ Assist and advise students with personal hygiene issues - allowing students to
wash/shower if necessary.
¿ Attend emergency call outs when necessary and organise emergency transport if
required (eg: Ambulance), then immediately notify Sickbay SEO (Registered Nurse), if
not available notify Principal Class Member.
¿ Be proactive in school student welfare initiatives and liaise with school welfare staff
where student welfare support is required.
¿ Provide education in relation to common health conditions eg: Anaphylaxis/allergy
management/asthma as required, mental and sexual health.
¿ Practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMAC)
National competency standards for an Enrolled Nurse.
¿ Provide quality student/patient care within an evidence based approach
¿ Administer asthma medication as per Asthma Victoria School’s Policy.
¿ Administer medications strictly in line with the NWS P-12 Medications Policy.
¿ Schedule 4 Medication or any other addictive medication (eg: Clonazepam) to be
securely locked away and keys to be kept on the person of Division 1 and/or Division
2 Registered Nurse only and daily documentation recorded regarding the dispensing
of such medications.
¿ Keep up to date records of student medications. Ensure all medications and supplies
kept in the first aid room and around the college in designated first aid boxes are in
date and stocked each term.
¿ Maintain up to date medical information of all students at the College. Ensure
designated year level coordinators have copies of medical information so they can be
distributed to staff.
¿ Assist in keeping up to date Anaphylaxis Action Plans, Allergy Management Plans and
Asthma Management Plans in the college. Ensure student photos are current. Yard
Duty blue bum bags to be re-stocked periodically and keep student health alerts and
photos current.
¿ Provide factual medical and health information to students on request. Ensure
students are aware they must seek parent/doctor discussion regarding their specific
health issue/s
¿ Distribution of medical information to students and families when specific contagious
illnesses are detected in the college.
¿ Assist in organising and maintaining affiliations with organisations such as Asthma
Foundation, Sun Smart and Anaphylaxis Australia
¿ Participate where appropriate in meetings relating to health and safety issues (Eg:
OH&S, Leadership, Education Support Team, WEST Meetings.)
¿ Advise OH&S committee of any serious concerns resulting in injury or possible injury.
¿ Maintain AHPRA Nursing Registration and complete 20 hours CPD. Update First Aid
qualification, CPR and working with children’s check.
¿ Clean and maintain the First Aid area on a daily/weekly basis to ensure a high
standard of cleanliness is maintained-keeping in line with infection control
regulations. Laundering of all linen on a weekly basis.
¿ Ensure blood spills and vomit kits are provided and maintained to be placed in
specific areas within the school for use when the need arises as per infection control
regulations and OH&S requirements.
¿ Maintain replacement clothing stocks for use by students that need a change of
clothing. Contact parents advising of a uniform loan with a request for laundering
and returning of clothing loans.
¿ Conduct Head Lice checks for both classes and/or individuals as requested by
teachers. This must be done with strict confidentiality.
¿ Record and file copies of all certificates for Level 2 First Aid and CPR trained Staff in
the school. Monitor expiry dates and keep relevant staff informed prior to
qualification expiry.
¿ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leaders,
students and the general public.
¿ Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner in accordance with
the College Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and all local policies
and codes of conduct.
¿ Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal
appearance, and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and staff
policies and protocols.
¿ Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective
performance of the role.
¿ Other duties as requested by the Principal

Applicants with the followuing qualifications - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Division 2 Nursing)

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.  The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.

For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.