ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the Preston High School community to create the final pieces of our new school as we commence our inaugural Year 12 cohort.

Preston High School is a co-educational secondary school that opened its doors to the first intake of Year 7s in 2019 and will grow to approximately 1,200 students by 2025.

Housed in a newly refurbished 1920s 2-storey red-brick school building alongside a new Stadium, Theatre and Arts centre, and a new 4-storey building opened last year, Preston High School is located in the heart of Preston and adjacent to the Preston Town Hall, Library, Market, High St and all Public Transport. The school's designated neighbourhood boundary encompasses parts of Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir.

The school's mission is: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders.

The school's motto is: Lead, Explore, Inspire.

The school's values are: Excellence, Inclusion, Community.

These statements exemplify the school's commitment to the highest aspirations for our learners, staff and school. The curriculum prepares learners for a life of success and positive community engagement in the mid-21stC by providing excellent teaching and learning in foundational disciplines alongside deep engagement in meaningful and extending projects that deliver cross-disciplinary learning opportunities. The Year 7 and 8 program includes the explicit teaching of Philosophy and of Engineering/Design Thinking as two key elements for learners¿ future success. All students learn to lead, explore areas of passion and interest and undertake work that inspires them and their community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role works within the school to help reduce negative health outcomes and to support young people to be healthy and engaged.

The role supports the school in addressing health concerns facing young people with a focus on first aide, health promotion including health education. The role works collaboratively with students, teachers, wellbeing staff, school leadership and school communities to build capacity and improve health outcomes.

The candidate is required to practice in accordance with the Department policy and procedure as well as the various Professional Codes, Guidelines and Registration Standards set by Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority.

ABOUT Responsibilities

This role undertakes a variety of roles and responsibilities that may include (but are not limited to):

Medical Support:

• Administer first aid to students and staff when required.
• Administer medications as per medical plans and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities in consultation with medical professionals, students, families and staff.
• Ensure student medical alerts are up to date and communicated effectively to staff.
• An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to support a holistic partnership with teachers, parents and student wellbeing staff.
• Administer first aid for specific conditions requiring training and regular updates.

Communication and Liaison:

• Liaise with relevant staff regarding student well-being and medical conditions.
• Communicate with parents regarding students' ongoing and immediate medical needs.
• Liaise with the Occupational Health and Safety Officer as needed.
• Coordinate with external providers of support services.
• Communicate with local council and other agencies to facilitate immunisation programs.
• Work with teachers and parents to develop student support plans
• Communicate with a range of people in the school environment, the family and other service providers, promoting knowledge of and facilitating collaborative links between young people, families, the school community, relevant primary health care services and relevant community based organisations.
• Work as part of the school community, particularly the school welfare team, to effectively promote a broad social view of health.
• Governed by established departmental policy and procedures, develops, implements, and evaluates a planned evidence based approach to whole of school health promotion activities focussing on identified school priorities

Records and Administration:

• Enter and maintain injury report data in relevant systems.
• Maintain and update student, staff, and school records in school systems.
• Develop and maintain registers for students with specific health needs.
• Ensure all records are accurate, confidential, and compliant with relevant policies.
• Support routine clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

First Aid Supplies and Facilities:

• Organise and maintain first aid supplies for excursions, camps, and school activities.
• Review and replenish first aid kits in line with OHS requirements.
• Ensure the first aid room is clean and meets OHS standards.
• Manage medication and equipment supplies.
• Arrange the delivery of First Aid, CPR Asthma, and anaphylaxis training to staff.

Safety and Procedures:

• Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing, and issuing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with DET First Aid policies and child safe standards.
• Respond to emergency situations and arrange emergency procedures.
• Observe safe working practices and protect own and others' health and safety

Training and Professional Development:

• Maintain and update staff records for first aid, CPR, and other relevant qualifications, including keep records of staff training and certifications.
• Participate in specific First Aid training and professional development.

Other Duties:

• Follow professional obligations, including child safe standards and mandatory reporting legislation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
• Assist with various administrative tasks as required.
• Administration of relevant correspondence.

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse or Division 2 Registered Nurse or Paramedics with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the areas of child or adolescent health, health promotion, community health, mental health, sexual health, public health, primary health care, education, experience as an independent practitioner.

ADDITIONAL Information

All applicants should apply the job on Recruitment Online using the Apply Now link.

If you are a current employee of our organisation please use this link instead.