School Nurse

Collingwood; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous benefits package

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Collingwood School is seeking a School Nurse for Morven Campus (Grades 8–12). The nurse provides direct care, health education, and preventative services, collaborating with the Student Support Team to coordinate care throughout the school year.

The position is permanent full time (1.0 FTE) with a second School Nurse (0.5 FTE) in the campus health centre, starting mid October 2026. Responsibilities include managing health concerns, counseling students, and maintaining medical records as part of

Qualifications

• Current BCCNP registration in good standing as RN or LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid Basic Life Support (HCP) Certification.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in pediatric and/or acute care settings.
• OFA 2 or 3 Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, respond to, and manage both emergent and non-emergent health concerns.
• Provide guidance and counselling on mental and physical health matters to students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Deliver education on health trends, diseases, wellness practices and preventive strategies.
• Maintain and review medical documentation for students and staff health status.
• Participate in weekly Student of Concern meetings and Health and Safety Committee discussions.
• Perform nursing procedures within licensed scope of practice per guidelines.

Skills

RN/LPN with BCCNM

Basic Life Support (HCP)

Pediatric/Acute care experience

Confidential information handling

Independent & collaborative work

Canadian residency

Job description

We are seeking a School Nurse at our Morven Campus (Grades 8 - 12). The School Nurse supports the health and well-being of Grades 8–12 students by providing direct care, health education, and preventative services, while working closely with the Student Support Team to ensure coordinated care. They serve as a trusted resource for students, staff, and families, balancing clinical care with guidance and advocacy. This is a Permanent Full Time position (1.00 FTE), and this role works in partnership with a 2nd School Nurse (0.50 FTE) in the campus’s health centre, and works during the school year (when school is in session).

This position starts mid October, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assess, respond to, and manage both emergent and non-emergent health concerns.

• Provide guidance and counselling to students, parents, faculty, and staff on mental and physical health matters.

• Deliver education on current health trends, communicable diseases, wellness practices, and preventive strategies to promote long-term health.

• Maintain and review medical documentation to ensure accurate records of students’ and staff’s health status.

• Participate in weekly Student of Concern meetings and contribute to discussions on the Health and Safety Committee.

• Perform nursing procedures within the licensed scope of practice, following established policies and procedural guidelines.

Required qualifications

• Current BCCNP registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

• Valid Basic Life Support (HCP) Certification

• A minimum 2 years experience in a pediatric setting and/or acute care setting

• OFA 2 or 3 Certification an asset

• Effective management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues

• Discretion regarding the handling of sensitive and confidential information pertaining to student, parent, faculty and staff

• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Our "Must Haves"

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community

• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity

• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)

• Creative "out-of-the-box" thinker

• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change

• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity

• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success

• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

The annual hiring range for this position is from $55,720 to $69,650.

Please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.