School Nurse
Canterbury - Australia
Job Summary
- Part-time (0.5FTE) ongoing role
- Collaborative and innovative working environment
- Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing
The Role
Leading independent girls school Camberwell Girls Grammar School presents an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis (0.5FTE). Reporting to the Deputy Principal you will be responsible for managing the delivery of healthcare to our students ranging from our 3 year old ELC through to Year 12 as well as the CGGS community.
This role is worked during school terms only plus one additional planning week prior to the start of Term 1 each year (40.18 weeks per year). No work is required during school holiday periods outside of this time. The salary is prorated to reflect the weeks worked and paid evenly across the year including school holiday periods.
The role is worked 5 days per fortnight with Friday a required workday. There is flexibility on other permanent days being Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday. The hours of work are 8.00am - 4.00pm.
Working closely with another parttime Registered Nurse this role forms part of a collaborative Health Centre team that provides consistent care across the school week.
You will make an impact by:
- Providing physical and mental health first aid assessment and nursing care to students at School and at off-site events such as sports days
- Managing and updating student medical records and management plans for students with medical needs ensuring information is up to date and accurate
- Educating and training staff as required including asthma management allergy and anaphylaxis updates
- Writing action plans for students (e.g. asthma allergy and anaphylaxis) and liaising with parents
- Preparing medical summaries risk management plans and first aid kits/medicines for excursions and camps and liaising with supervising staff parents and camp coordinators
To be successful in this role
An experienced Registered Nurse you have an active interest in School nursing paediatrics and/or adolescent health. You possess excellent interpersonal skills strong written and verbal communication and a high attention to detail and organisation. You are comfortable operating as an independent practitioner and able to make decisions and handle unexpected situations in a mature and professional manner.
You will have:
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
- Clinical experience working with children
- Anaphylaxis Awareness Anaphylaxis Supervisor qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Permanent residency or Australian citizenship
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Criminal Record Check
Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We provide an inclusive forwardthinking environment where students and staff are supported to do their best work.
In addition we offer:
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing
- Salaries and employment conditions above Award level
- Active professional learning and development programs
- Paid discretionary leave
- Additional paid personal/carers leave
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate household
Further information & how to apply
For more information see the full position description and apply via the Apply Now button. Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.
For recruitment and role enquiries please contact our Human Resources team on.
Applications close: 6 May 2026
Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.
Our commitment to Child Safety
At CGGS we are committed to child safety as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.
The CGGS community is one that is welcoming caring inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.
Required Experience:
IC