Job type: Part time / From 02/12/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing Reference: 1436999 Job posted: 16/09/2024 Closes: 29/09/2024 Location Profile Vermont South Special School is located in Vermont South in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne in an attractive residential area.
The school is a primary specialist setting for students with an intellectual disability (Full Scale Intelligence Quotient of between 50 - 70), aged between 5 - 12.
Many students also exhibit other diagnosed disabilities and medical conditions, with 65% of students diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.
Students come from seven local government areas and are transported to school by bus.
The school currently has 150 students with a maximum enrolment of 180 students.
The school has 57 staff members: 2 Principal Class, 27 teachers (FTE 22.06) and 31 Education Support Staff (FTE 21.63).
At Vermont South Special School, it is our mission to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.
Our core values are learning, respect, responsibility, and resilience.
The school is divided into four sections: Foundation, Juniors, Middles and Seniors.
Class sizes are small, ranging from 6 - 7 students in Foundation to 12 - 13 in Seniors.
A qualified Special Education teacher, together with a teacher assistant in every class, ensures that students' individual needs are catered for.
Students are further supported by specialist subjects; Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and the Healthy Kitchen Program.
An occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologists, nurse and re-engagement officer also support students' additional needs.
The school has a strong commitment to positive parent/school partnerships, and we invite and welcome parent involvement at many levels as we know this leads to enhanced learning outcomes.
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including 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 and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role School nurses promote the optimal health, wellbeing and development of students in a school setting.
This may include a focus on one or more of the following: health monitoring and surveillance; health promotion, education and counselling; and the provision of primary health care to students.
School nurses also make early identification and intervention for students and families at risk.
School nurses practice collaboratively with other members of the school's education and health and wellbeing team and may also make referrals to other health practitioners to support the health and wellbeing needs of students.
School nurses are an integral part of the school community.
In promoting optimal student health wellbeing and development, school nurses play a pivotal role in enabling students to meet their full educational potential.
School nursing is predominantly performed by registered nurses.
All nurses practice in accordance with the legal, ethical, and professional framework set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Responsibilities The Registered Nurse range 3 promotes the optimal health, wellbeing, and development of students in a school setting.
Through a focus on one or more of the following, the Registered Nurse range 3: Provides basic primary health care to students.
Communicates effectively with students, their families, the school community and with other health practitioners and service providers.
Who May Apply Primary School: · Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
· Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.
Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education 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.
Child Safe Standards 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.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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