School Nurse

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School. In this pivotal role, you will not only deliver high-quality first aid and medical care to our students but also actively contribute to fostering a healthy, supportive school environment that promotes overall student well-being.

Based at the Junior School (girls), Moonee Ponds Campus, this is an ongoing part-time (0.52) position, working from 10.30am to 2.30pm, Mondays to Fridays during school terms. 

This position is available from 13 August 2025, or sooner by agreement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and others onsite as required who become injured or ill, in line with the school's policies and procedures.
• Liaise with relevant staff and parents, reporting student first aid and emergency care matters, as required.
• Administer medications and support to students and staff members as prescribed by healthcare providers and maintain medication records.
• Attend events, such as sports days to provide first aid as required within usual hours.
• Identify and attend to risk management issues relating to first aid and report all safety matters in line with school policy

The successful applicant will have: 

• Relevant experience and nursing qualifications (minimum enrolled Nurse qualification and registered with AHPRA)
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent information technology skills
• A commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Work experience in the education sector (preferable)

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Benefits

• Great work-life balance, with working hours during school term times only
• Join a committed and professional staff
• Paid school holidays 
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Competitive salary and salary packaging
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due by 5pm, Friday 18 July 2025.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.