APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF SCHOOL NURSE. St. Gilgen International School, Austria. Co-educational; Boarding & Day; 9-18 years; IB School

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1 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF SCHOOL NURSE St. Gilgen International School, Austria Co-educational; Boarding & Day; 9-18 years; IB School Start date: January

2 St. Gilgen International School St. Gilgen International School seeks a lively, committed, enthusiastic and caring school nurse. St. Gilgen International School is a co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 9 to 18, currently with circa 170 students. Having opened just seven years ago, the school is growing steadily towards its planned capacity of 250. The mission of St. Gilgen International School is to inspire in our community a lifelong love of learning. St. Gilgen International School has the following characteristics: A focus on academic excellence; A very strong outdoor education programme that reflects the alpine, lake-side location; Strengths in sport, music, art, theatre and design; A commitment to internationalism, leadership and community service; Unique buildings in a beautiful location, creating an outstanding environment for learning. Located near Salzburg, St. Gilgen enjoys a beautiful lakeside village setting on Lake Wolfgang, surrounded by mountains. Teaching is characterised by attention to the individual. Small classes and experienced teachers ensure that all students can grow and develop wherever their talents may lie. The language of instruction is English and the atmosphere is disciplined and purposeful. Academic rigour lies at the heart of St. Gilgen International School. Through a combination of excellent teaching, vibrant curriculum, an inspirational learning environment, and by enabling students to take significant responsibility, we truly excel. The school is an International Baccalaureate World School and is fully accredited by the IBO to offer the IB Diploma. This is preceded by a primary and middle school curriculum, which is broad and balanced. St. Gilgen International School has achieved excellent IB examination results with its first four graduating classes. We undertake to provide a 21st century education that ensures students leave well prepared for the next phase of their life at university or in employment, having enjoyed unparalleled learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. The school is a registered Cambridge International Centre, a member of CIS, ECIS and SGIS and meets all the standards of the UK Independent Schools Inspectorate.

3 Nurse Room - Medical Center The Medical Center is housed on the school campus which consists of two main rooms: the office where the nurse sees and examines the students and where all medical supplies are kept, and a sick room with a bed and an attached bathroom where unwell students can stay and get the necessary treatment. The medical team currently consists of two qualified Austrian Nurses (Diplom für Allgemeine Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege). School Nurse at StGIS The nurses and all boarding staff work together as a team to provide a professional nursing service of the highest quality in a caring, supportive and confidential atmosphere. The nurses support health promotion, providing knowledge and guidance, to ensure a healthy school community, influencing physical, social and mental wellbeing. The following provides an overview of the wide field of duties: Using clinical knowledge and judgment, to provide health care to all students and staff; Close collaboration with the boarding teams; Referral to the school doctor or other healthcare providers; Escort Students to doctor s appointments/hospital; Communication with parents, teachers, hospitals; Administrative duties; Keeping track of health- and wellbeing of the students; Management of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, anaphylaxis, etc. Preparation of medical information and first aid equipment for trip leaders A student s ability to learn is directly related to his or her health status. Children with unmet health needs have a difficult time engaging in the educational process. The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process. The school nurse not only provides for the safety and care of students and staff but also addresses the need for integrating health solutions into the education setting (National Association of School Nurses)

4 School Nurse: Person Specification Area Essential Desirable Qualifications Experience Personal Registered Nurse (Diplom für allgemeine Gesundheitsund Krankenpflege) Minimum 3 years professional experience Efficiency and flexibility Approachable, flexible, well-presented, efficient and collaborative The ability to look at situations in their entirety Excellent communication skills Experience of working with children and teenagers Other Good English communication skills oral and written Good IT skills Availability on weekends for special school events (2-3 weekends per academic year)

5 School Nurse: Application Process The appointment is for January 2016 and the contract will be temporary to cover maternity leave. The salary will be from Euro ,00 depending on qualifications and experience (part time 20 hours/week, not required to work during the school holidays). Please apply to Tanja Steinbeisser (Human Resources) by and include the following: A detailed letter explaining how you would be particularly suited to this position. A full Curriculum Vitae including complete employment history. Details of three referees including addresses, addresses and telephone numbers (please ensure they know they may be contacted and will respond promptly). Note that we reserve the right to contact any of your previous employers. The closing date for applications is 18 th October Interviews will be held during the first week of November.