Relief College Nurse

Coomera Anglican College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation salary sacrifice incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

An educational institution in Gold Coast seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for casual relief shifts. This role provides vital health care and support for students from Early Learning to Year 12. Responsibilities include triaging health issues, managing medications, and ensuring a safe Health Room environment. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with strong clinical skills and a commitment to student wellbeing. The position offers flexible, school-friendly hours in a nurturing community.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated professional and ethical nursing practice.
• Experience in paediatric, community or school nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care, triage and treatment for injuries and acute illness.
• Assess and manage students with ongoing or complex medical needs.
• Administer medications and emergency treatments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Triage skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Appropriate tertiary qualifications

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

About The College

Coomera Anglican College is a leading Gold Coast school in Upper Coomera, developing young minds in a nurturing, supportive and future‑focused learning environment, from Early Learning and Preparatory through to Year 12. The College Purpose is to Inspire Excellence in Teaching, Learning, Service and Faith. We focus on delivering a holistic approach to education by embedding wellbeing at the core of the curriculum. We are future focused in ensuring that our students are ready for a future that we do not yet know, and that they are prepared to make a significant contribution to the global community.

The Role

Join the caring Health Room team at Coomera Anglican College and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We are seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse for casual relief shifts to support our vibrant Early Learning Centre - Year 12 community. This is a casual relief position, providing coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences (e.g. leave, illness, peak periods). Shifts will generally fall between 8:00am and 4:30pm during term time, with hours offered on an as‑needed basis.

This flexible role is perfect for a nurse looking for school‑friendly hours and rewarding work in a dynamic College environment.

If you enjoy working with children and adolescents, thrive in a fast‑paced setting, and value being part of a supportive and purpose‑driven community, we would love to hear from you.

The Relief College Nurse, working collaboratively alongside our existing College Nurses, is responsible for delivering safe, professional and compassionate nursing care to students and, as required, staff and visitors. You will support the health, wellbeing and safety of our College community in alignment with the College’s Anglican ethos and strategic pillars.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care, triage and treatment for injuries and acute illness
• Assess and manage students with ongoing or complex medical needs (e.g. diabetes, anaphylaxis)
• Administer medications and emergency treatments in accordance with parental consent and legislation
• Maintain accurate and confidential student medical records
• Prepare and monitor first aid kits, including those for excursions and off‑site activities
• Support the implementation of Emergency Action Plans
• Follow up Incident/Injury Reports in a timely manner
• Ensure the Health Room remains safe, hygienic and well‑resourced
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional team environment

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated professional and ethical nursing practice
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and triage skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and standards when working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric, community or school nursing
• Experience coordinating care plans and working with families
• Confidence using electronic record systems (school‑based systems highly regarded)

Key benefits of joining Coomera Anglican College include:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Superannuation salary sacrifice incentives and additional employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all staff.
• Stimulating work environment with contemporary facilities and resources.
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives.
• A values‑driven culture grounded in our iLR framework – imagine, Listen and Respect.

Please visit our website www.cac.qld.edu.au to learn more about our College and to take a virtual tour.

Please submit your application including a cover letter and resume no later than Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Please note as this is a pressing appointment, the College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Coomera Anglican College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. In accordance with legislative requirements and Anglican Schools Commission standards, the successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory employment screening, which may include national and/or international police checks, Visa Entitlement Verification (VEVO), and verification through the National Professional Standards Register. Applicants are expected to have read and indicate support and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools and Education & Care Centres.