Living Waters Lutheran College is seeking a compassionate and experienced School Nurse to provide high-quality health care and wellbeing support to students and staff.This role plays a vital part in promoting a safe and healthy school environment, managing student medical needs, and supporting overall wellbeing across the College community.This position is open to both Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Registered Nurses (RN), with experience in paediatric, community, or school-based healthcare highly regarded.Key responsibilities Student Health CareProvide first aid and care for sick or injured studentsManage medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and anaphylaxisMaintain and monitor individual health care plansAdminister medications in line with policies and consentRespond to emergencies and coordinate with emergency servicesHealth Monitoring & RecordsMaintain accurate and confidential student health recordsTrack and report incidents, injuries, and health trendsEnsure compliance with health policies and proceduresHealth Promotion & EducationSupport health and wellbeing initiativesPromote student wellbeing and mental health awarenessCollaboration & CommunicationLiaise with parents/guardians regarding student health needsWork closely with staff, leadership, and external health professionalsProvide advice on health-related matters impacting student participationCompliance & SafetyEnsure health and safety standards are metMaintain first aid supplies and equipmentSupport infection control practicesExcursions & EventsProvide or coordinate first aid support for excursions and eventsAssess medical risks and support planning for off-site activitiesPrepare first aid kits and required medicationsEnsure student medical information is accessible during activitiesAbout you EssentialCurrent AHPRA registration as an EN or RNCurrent First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis certificationStrong clinical assessment and emergency response skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to remain calm under pressureStrong organisational and time management skillsHigh level of confidentiality and professionalismWilling to obtain a Working with Children CardAlignment with the College’s values and Lutheran ethosDesirableExperience in paediatric, community, or school nursingExperience managing health conditions in childrenKnowledge of school health policies and proceduresExperience in health promotion and wellbeing programsFamiliarity with Microsoft 365 and SEQTAA personal Christian faith (highly regarded)Why join us?Supportive and values-based environmentOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeingCollaborative and professional teamStable, ongoing full-time positionSchool-based hours aligned with student attendance.No shift work or weekends requirementsApplicationsClosing Date – Friday, 17th July 2026Applications will be reviewed as received, and the College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply promptlyPlease include:Cover letter and resume.Relevant qualificationsVisa / Residency Status / Passport.Enquirieshumanresources@livingwaters.wa.edu.au Position Description

School Nurse

Living Waters Lutheran College is seeking a compassionate and experienced School Nurse to provide high-quality health care and wellbeing support to students and staff.

This role plays a vital part in promoting a safe and healthy school environment, managing student medical needs, and supporting overall wellbeing across the College community.

This position is open to both Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Registered Nurses (RN), with experience in paediatric, community, or school-based healthcare highly regarded.

Key responsibilities Student Health Care
  • Provide first aid and care for sick or injured students
  • Manage medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and anaphylaxis
  • Maintain and monitor individual health care plans
  • Administer medications in line with policies and consent
  • Respond to emergencies and coordinate with emergency services
Health Monitoring & Records
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student health records
  • Track and report incidents, injuries, and health trends
  • Ensure compliance with health policies and procedures
Health Promotion & Education
  • Support health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Promote student wellbeing and mental health awareness
Collaboration & Communication
  • Liaise with parents/guardians regarding student health needs
  • Work closely with staff, leadership, and external health professionals
  • Provide advice on health-related matters impacting student participation
Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure health and safety standards are met
  • Maintain first aid supplies and equipment
  • Support infection control practices
Excursions & Events
  • Provide or coordinate first aid support for excursions and events
  • Assess medical risks and support planning for off-site activities
  • Prepare first aid kits and required medications
  • Ensure student medical information is accessible during activities
About you Essential
  • Current AHPRA registration as an EN or RN
  • Current First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis certification
  • Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Willing to obtain a Working with Children Card
  • Alignment with the College’s values and Lutheran ethos
Desirable
  • Experience in paediatric, community, or school nursing
  • Experience managing health conditions in children
  • Knowledge of school health policies and procedures
  • Experience in health promotion and wellbeing programs
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and SEQTA
  • A personal Christian faith (highly regarded)
Why join us?
  • Supportive and values-based environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing
  • Collaborative and professional team
  • Stable, ongoing full-time position
  • School-based hours aligned with student attendance.
  • No shift work or weekends requirements

  • Applications

    Closing Date – Friday, 17th July 2026

    Applications will be reviewed as received, and the College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. 

    We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly

    Please include:

    • Cover letter and resume.
    • Relevant qualifications
    • Visa / Residency Status / Passport.

    Enquiries

    humanresources@livingwaters.wa.edu.au