Full time permanent position
Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney’s unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching from Early Learning to Year 12. Our unique bilingual program immerses students in a second language every day.
Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.
Our vibrant School is seeking an experienced School Nurse to manage the health care of students and attend to specified administrative tasks related to the care and wellbeing of students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12. This will include the maintenance of thorough and accurate health records and documentation.
To be considered for this role candidates must be kind and empathetic in nature, be collegial and able to work independently as the school’s sole nurse. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and they will ideally have at least 5 years of nursing experience. They will have a passion for health promotion and be able to build relationships with a broad range of people within the School Community, including students, staff, parents and external health professionals as needed.
They will have highly developed organisational and records management skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants must hold the following experience and qualifications:
● current registration with AHPRA and NMBA as Registered Nurse able to practise in NSW
● current CPR and Senior First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
● training in anaphylaxis and asthma management
● 5 years prior nursing experience – ideally in a school setting
● Paediatric nursing experience is desirable
Benefits:
In return for your skills and experience you will:
● Participate in regular high quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term
● Experience and access a range of incredible facilities on campus
● Have access to the Employee Assistance Program
Application details:
To apply for this position, please visit our website www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au
Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position.
To apply please:
● address your correspondence to the Principal, Ms Shauna Colnan.
Please provide:
● a succinct one-page Cover Letter addressing the teaching position requirements, noting which position you wish to apply for
● your current CV with details of your experience and qualifications
● the contact details for two Referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer (please note, referees will only be contacted with your prior permission).
If you are selected for an interview you will be asked to provide:
● your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.
● copies of related qualifications, training and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated
● proof of identification (driving licence or passport)
● The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia. If applicable, details of your visa or work permit will be required for verification.
● COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with the current IGS Vaccination Policy
Applicants for this position must hold a current NSW Working With Children Check.
Closing Date: Friday 16 May 2025 by 4pm
