SCHOOL... JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Position Title Registered Nurse/Midwife Position Classification Type of Appointment Position Reporting to Ongoing Temporary Other Term:. Term:.... Job and Person Specification Approval Principal or delegate.. Date. JOB SPECIFICATION 1. Summary of the broad purpose of the position The School Registered Nurse/Midwife Provides holistic, nursing/ midwifery services to those who attend the school, including students, boarders and staff, in a primary health care setting. Consolidates knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. Accepts accountability for own standards of nursing/midwifery care, including responsibilities delegated to other health care staff. 2. Reporting/Working Relationships The Registered Nurse/Midwife Reports to the Principal. Works collaboratively with all members of the School Leadership Team. Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships within all members of the health care and school team. Provides leadership and supervision to nursing employees, and/or other health care providers within the School.
3. Special Conditions The appointee will be subject to a National Criminal History Check prior to confirmation of appointment. The incumbent may be required to enter into an annual performance agreement for the achievement of (specific or service or program) outcomes. Will be required to maintain current Mandatory Notification Training. Must obtain Senior First Aid and Advanced First Aid Certificates within a time frame to be determined in consultation with the Principal. Some out of hour work may be required. 4. Key Responsibilities/Activities and Outcomes 4.1 Assists with the provision of professional high quality health care service 4.1.1 Improving nursing/midwifery care practices by: - Providing direct nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to student/staff, including overseeing and administering prescribed medication to students/staff, in accordance with legal requirements and School Policy; supporting the special needs students toileting and personal hygiene needs as required; - Providing first aid assistance for students and staff; - Assessing individual student/staff needs, planning and implementing or coordinating appropriate service delivery; - Communicating effectively with parents/guardians, on medical issues concerning students and/or boarders, and co-ordinating student medical management plans, as required; - Liaising with Boarding House staff regarding the health needs, treatment and well-being of boarders; - Planning and coordinating services as required in meeting individual s health care needs, i.e. organising and promoting Immunisation Programmes for students; confirming and maintaining records of all medical appointments (and transport arrangements) made for boarders, as and when required; - Maintaining all Health Centre records in a professional manner and in line with legislative requirements (for all boarding students, maintaining separate documentation files of all individuals, updated annually containing medical histories, medication details and travel consents); - Providing health counselling, health education and acting in a resource capacity to the school community, to improve the health outcomes of students/staff; - Providing a counselling presence of the Girls and Boys Boarding House, as when required; - Providing assistance in the provision of Health, Pastoral Care and Personal Development training for students on Middle and Senior School campuses; - Maintaining professional standards and high level of confidentiality; - Proactively promote good health within the School environment, to students and staff.
4.1.2 Contributing to the human resource management by: - Reviewing decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced staff, and other members of the School Health Care Team; - Providing support and guidance to less experienced health care team members, Senior First Aiders, First Aiders, staff, teachers, volunteers and others; - Liaising with Human Resources Management team, to ensure all staff maintain required first aid certification and that adequate records are kept; - Delivering first aid refresher and emergency first aid management training (including CPR, Asthma and Epipen) to staff, and maintain associated records; - Providing assistance in policies and procedures review and development, relevant to the School Health Centre. 4.1.3 Contributing to the material management by: - Maintaining the School s first aid equipment and consumable supplies including, but not limited to, all first aid kits throughout the School; - Organising and supplying first aid equipment and medications for school camps, excursions and retreats; - Managing the School s Health Centre efficiently and purchase of all school medical supplies cost effectively. 4.2 Contributes to the achievement of best practice and where relevant, facilitates the development and application of relevant research by: Participating in quality assurance and/or evaluative research activities within the school setting. Using foundation theoretical knowledge and evidence based guidelines and applying these to a range of activities to achieve agreed outcomes. 4.3 Contributes to the achievement of professional expertise through ongoing personal professional development: Continuing own professional development, seek learning opportunities. Developing and maintaining own professional development portfolio of learning and experience. Attending periodic mandatory training updates including, but not limited to, Manual Handling, Basic Life support, Drug Calculation, Mandatory Notification training, Senior First Aid training, Anaphylaxis training. Engaging in reflective reviews with line manger and participating in the Performance Management process as required. 4.4 Contributes toward the provision of a safe and healthy workplace and school environment by: Reporting all hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses, in accordance with the School s OHS&W policies and procedures. Complying with reasonable instructions/procedures aimed at protecting the health and safety of themselves and others.
Carrying out responsibilities as detailed in occupational health, safety and injury management policies and procedures; Participating in relevant OHS&W training programs, audits and inspections as required, and representing at the School s OHS&W Committee. 5. Other Duties Other duties as directed by the Principal, Head of School Agreement The requirements of this job specification are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of work in this job. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and skills required of the job. The job specification should be read in conjunction with the employee s current Conditions of Employment and the Collective Workplace Agreement. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and school policies, and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Line manager to support the School s compliance with its legislative obligations. The Line Manager may, though consultation with the employee, vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and responsibility levels appropriate to the position. By signing this job specification, I agree that it accurately reflects my role. Employee: Line Manager: Approved by: Date: Title: Title:
PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Minimum Requirements Education/Vocational Qualifications Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes Effective communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of nursing professionals. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within an educational school setting. Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential. Experience Registered Nurse with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience. Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice. Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Registered General Nurse/Midwife within an educational setting. Understanding of adolescent and adult health issues. Understanding of the requirements of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 and the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (SA) Act 2010. Understanding of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competencies for the Registered and Enrolled Nurse and Midwifes in Recommended Domains. Knowledge and understanding of the ANMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia (2003) and the Commissioner for Public Employment Code of Conduct for Public Employees. Knowledge and understanding of legislative responsibilities for OHS&W, Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunity. Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems and Approved Code of Practice for First Aid in the Workplace as applied to an educational setting.
Skills Competence Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support. Demonstrated competency in Advance First Aid. Demonstrated sound computing skills with basic competence in Microsoft Office suite. Desirable Characteristics Education/ Vocational Qualifications Where applicable, qualifications relevant to practice setting Personal Abilities/Aptitudes Experience Experience in a Primary Health Care setting. Experience as a School Nurse. Experience in Paediatrics. Experience in Child, Adolescent and Family Health. Experience in Immunisation Endorsement. Knowledge Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing and/or midwifery issues. Skills Competence
SCHOOL... JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Position Title Enrolled Nurse Position Classification Type of Appointment Position Reporting to Ongoing Temporary Other Term:. Term:.... Job and Person Specification Approval Principal or delegate.. Date. JOB SPECIFICATION 1. Summary of the broad purpose of the position Employee holding this position must be licensed to practice as an Enrolled Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practising certificate. The Enrolled Nurse works under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife. The Enrolled Nurse accepts accountability for own standards of nursing care. 2. Reporting/Working Relationships The Enrolled Nurse; Reports to the School Registered Nurse. Works under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife. Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships within all members of the health care and school team. 3. Special Conditions The appointee will be subject to a National Criminal History Check prior to confirmation of appointment. The incumbent may be required to enter into an annual performance agreement for the achievement of (specific or service or program) outcomes. Will be required to maintain current Mandatory Notification Training.
Must obtain Senior First Aid and Advanced First Aid Certificates within a time frame to be determined in consultation with the Principal. Some out of hours work may be required. 4. Key Responsibilities/Activities and Outcomes 4.1 Assists with the provision of professional high quality health care service Delivering safe primary nursing care and to student/staff, within the scope of practice of the Enrolled Nurse; and being accountable for own practice as an Enrolled Nurse. Supporting the special needs students toileting and personal hygiene needs as required. Providing first aid assistance for students and staff. Refer to a Registered Nurse nursing care which is outside the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse. Clarify unclear instruction. Fulfil the duty of care in the course of practice. Providing verbal and documented information within their scope of practice to students/staff, parents/guardians and other health care members within the School. Communicating effectively with parents/guardians, on medical issues concerning students and/or boarders. Communicating with Boarding House staff regarding the health needs, treatment and wellbeing of boarders, and reporting to Registered Nurse. As directed by Registered Nurse, participating in activities in meeting individual s health care needs, as required, i.e. organising, confirming and maintaining records of all medical appointments (and transport arrangements) made for boarders, as and when required. Providing assistance in organising immunisations for students and staff. Maintaining all Health Centre records in a professional manner and in line with legislative requirements (for all boarding students, maintaining separate documentation files of all individuals, updated annually containing medical histories, medication details and travel consents). Maintaining professional standards and high level of confidentiality. Proactively promote good health within the School environment, to students and staff. 4.2 Contributes to the human resource and material management by Providing assistance to ensure all staff maintain required first aid certification and other mandatory training, and that adequate records are kept. Contributing to policies and procedures review and development, relevant to the School Health Centre. Maintaining the School s first aid equipment and consumable supplies including, but not limited to, all first aid kits throughout the School. Organising and supplying first aid equipment and medications for school camps, excursions and retreats.
Monitoring supplies and maintaining records of the School s Health Centre, ordering school medical supplies as appropriate following budget protocol. 4.3 Contributes to the achievement of professional expertise through ongoing personal professional development: Continuing own professional development, seek learning opportunities. Developing and maintaining own professional development portfolio of learning and experience. Attending periodic mandatory training updates including, but not limited to, Manual Handling, Basic Life support, Drug Calculation, Mandatory Notification training, Senior First Aid training, Anaphylaxis training. Engaging in reflective reviews with line manager and participating in the Performance Management process as required. 4.4 Contributes toward the provision of a safe and healthy workplace and school environment by: Reporting all hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses, in accordance with the School s OHS&W policies and procedures. Complying with reasonable instructions/procedures aimed at protecting the health and safety of themselves and others. Carrying out responsibilities as detailed in occupational health, safety and injury management policies and procedures. Participating in relevant OHS&W training programs, audits and inspections as required, and representing at the School s OHS&W Committee. 5. Other Duties Other duties as directed by the Principal, Head of School Agreement The requirements of this job specification are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of work in this job. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and skills required of the job. The job specification should be read in conjunction with the employee s current Conditions of Employment and the Collective Workplace Agreement. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and school policies, and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Line manager to support the School s compliance with its legislative obligations. The Line Manager may, though consultation with the employee, vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and responsibility levels appropriate to the position. By signing this job specification, I agree that it accurately reflects my role. Employee: Line Manager: Approved by: Date: Title: Title:
PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Minimum Requirements Education/Vocational Qualifications Enrolled or eligible for enrolment, as an Enrolled Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and holds, or is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use initiative under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Ability to prioritise workload, organise and high level of attention to details. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated honesty, integrity and reliability. Experience Enrolled Nurse with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience. Demonstrated competence within the boundaries of their education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing care in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice. Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of the role of an Enrolled Nurse within an educational setting. Understanding of adolescent and adult health issues. Understanding of the requirements of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 and the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (SA) Act 2010. Understanding of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competencies for the Registered and Enrolled Nurse and Midwifes in Recommended Domains. Knowledge and understanding of the ANMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia (2003) and the Commissioner for Public Employment Code of Conduct for Public Employees. Knowledge and understanding of legislative responsibilities for OHS&W, Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunity. Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems and Approved Code of Practice for First Aid in the Workplace as applied to an educational setting. Skills Competence Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support. Demonstrated competency in Senior First Aid. Demonstrated computing skills with basic competence in Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable Characteristics Education/Vocational Qualifications Where applicable, qualification relevant to practice setting, i.e. Sports Training. Mandatory Notification Training. Professional Indemnity Insurance. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes Experience Experience in a Primary Health Care setting. Experience in Community based nursing. Experience in Paediatrics. Experience in Child, Adolescent and Family Health. Knowledge Awareness of the National School Nursing Professional Practice Standards. Skills Competence