St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a life long love of learning.  We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

We are currently inviting applications for the role of:

Health Centre Nurse

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your nursing skills and experience into a caring, community setting.  The Health Centre Nurse role is responsible for providing medical treatment and support to the St Margaret’s boarders and medical services to day students, staff and visitors who may be on the school campus and become ill or injured.  This involves referring students for medical appointments where necessary. 

This is a full-time, term time role from 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm each day, Monday to Friday plus remaining on call during the evening from Monday through to Saturday morning.  As it is a term time role, you will enjoy the school holidays off. 

The successful candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Qualifications and experience as a Registered Nurse
• The ability to relate well to teenage girls and have a genuine interest in supporting their health and wellbeing
• Have a calm and approachable manner
• The ability to build a rapport and establish trusting relationships with students, parents and staff
• Work well under pressure

What we offer:

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a positive, community environment that offers:

• A supportive, collegial and knowledgeable team
• School holidays off
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing with a range of wellbeing initiatives offered to support staff
• A work environment which genuinely supports your professional growth and career ambitions

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse who enjoy creating a positive and safe environment for those in their care. 

To view the position description click here.

To Apply:  Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by midday on 22 November 2024. As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume.

Please note, the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's.  Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

Please direct any enquiries to employment@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.