School Nurse

Provide assessment and appropriate nursing care within the accepted scope of practice for illness and injury;

Liaise with administration, teachers, and parents/guardians as needed regarding student care, support, illness and injury;

Assist the Head Nurse in promoting and organizing the annual Flu Clinic for the boarding community;

Education and counselling of day and boarding students, as needed, regarding physical health, self-esteem, mental health, personal hygiene, relationships, nutrition, sexual health, in collaboration with the social worker; 

Assess any medical needs or concerns of boarding students, oversee any required treatment plans, communicate with their parents/guardians and provide follow-up care, as required;

Participate in communicable illness response protocols, including COVID-19, and liaise with public health as required

Assist the Head Nurse in ensuring that the Prevalent Medical Conditions List is up to date and readily available;

Complete Accident/Incident Reports for all school related occurrences;

Maintain accurate, up-to-date student health care records.

Registered Nurse (RN) and a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice;

2 - 3 years’ of nursing experience, including experience working with children and adolescents and understanding of age-related growth and development; equivalencies will be considered;

Experience in a school setting is an asset;

Knowledgeable about best practices in healthcare, with a keen interest on how these best practices impact young and adolescent girls’ health in a school setting;

Experience working independently;

Highly organized with excellent judgment as well as clinical and problem-solving skills;

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;

A demonstrated ability to provide emergency as well as routine care;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion;

Proficient computer skills and competency using existing technology and software.

Competitive salary and benefits including pension matching for eligible employees; 

Access to perks such as taxable benefit lunches and generous time off policies including half-day Fridays in the summer for eligible employees;

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness center, swimming pools, and makerspaces; 

A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship.