The Team

School health nurses work collaboratively with the school support and wellbeing teams in schools and with the Tasmanian Health Service.

• School health nurses support school communities in many ways.
• They provide evidence-based practice. This ensures students and families get the most appropriate, relevant and up to date health information.
• Feel free to contact your school nurse via your school administration. They are happy to talk about any concerns or questions regarding the health and wellbeing of your child or school community.

School Health Nurse Program - Department for Education, Children and Young People

About the Role

Provide clinical assessment, screening and support to individuals and groups and undertake early detection activities and provide supported referrals for students in the school/college setting.
Participate in the development and implementation of health promotion activities in collaboration with key stakeholders.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date 
• part-time
• 30.4 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

	Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
	Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• A Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Desirable

• Current driver’s licence.
• Relevant post-graduate health qualification or other post graduate Paediatric qualification.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Elizabeth Mackay
Title: Nurse Manager - School Health Nurse Program
Phone: 0429 798 745
Email: elizabeth.mackay@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.