Casual School Nurse

Branksome Hall; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Toronto is seeking a Casual School Nurse to support student health. The Nurse will assess and provide care, liaise with parents and school staff, and ensure documentation of health records. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses with experience in childcare and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible hours based on need within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably with children and adolescents.
• Experience in a school setting is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and nursing care for students' health.
• Liaise with parents and school staff regarding student care.
• Document student health care records.

Skills

Registered Nurse certification

Experience with children and adolescents

Excellent communication skills

Clinical and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Employment Terms

On-Call, Contract

Start Date : October 2025

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

The Opportunity

Working as a member of the Health Centre, the Casual School Nurse supports and participates in the operations of the Health Centre on a casual basis, as needed. Building caring relationships with students from JK - Grade 12, the Nurse is responsible for assessment, intervention, evaluation and documentation of student health and well-being.

The Nurse will also work closely with the required teams and individuals, exercising sound judgment and independent decision making in support of student wellbeing.

The Casual School Nurse’s working hours will be within Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. as requested.

Key Accountabilities

• 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;
• Education and counselling of 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 students, oversee any required treatment plans, communicate with their parents / guardians, as required;
• Participate in communicable illness response protocols and liaise with public health as required;
• Following the Prevalent Medical Conditions List;
• Complete Accident / Incident Reports for all school related occurrences;
• Maintain and document accurate, up-to-date student health care records.

Candidate Profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) and a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice;
• 2+ 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.

Target Hiring Range

Hourly, dependent on the experience level of the successful candidate