Registered Nurse

Nztest; Auckland; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Job summary

Long Bay College in Auckland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Wellbeing Centre. You will provide health services to Rangatahi, support students and staff, and work with onsite Physio and Medical Assistant. The role emphasizes holistic care in a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will hold a current practicing certificate, have youth experience, and excel in communication and confidentiality within the college policies.

Qualifications

• Current practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience working with young people in a school or youth setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, safe space in the Health Centre for students.
• Assess and treat students and staff; make referrals when needed.
• Monitor and administer medications and individual health plans.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing team and liaise with partners.
• Maintain accurate records in the Student Management System.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Diplomacy

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Independent + team work

Education

Registered Nurse with practicing certificate

Job description

Long BayCollege is a thriving, co-educational secondary school in a peaceful locationnear Long Bay Beach and the vibrant Long Bay Village. Since opening in1975, our school has grown to now support around 2,000 students, guided by ateam of approximately 200 dedicated teaching and support staff.

The Role

We are seekingan experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for youthhealth and a talent for engaging with our Rangatahi. As part of our WellbeingCentre team, you’ll work within a supportive environment that embraces aholistic approach to healthcare, partnering with the school and community toprovide diverse health and wellness services. This role is supported by an onsite Physio and full-time Medical Assistant.

KeyResponsibilities

• Create a welcoming, safe space in the Health Centrefor students.
• Assess and treat students and staff as needed,making referrals where appropriate.
• Monitor and administer medications and individualhealth plans.
• Promote available health services and liaise withrelevant partners.
• Review new students’ health records to proactivelyidentify health needs.
• Identify and refer at-risk students to appropriatesupport.
• Empower students to make informed, responsiblehealth decisions.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of all visits andinteractions.
• Provide regular updates to the Pastoral Careteam.
• Ensure first aid kits are stocked, up-to-date, andeasily accessible.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing team to delivercomprehensive support for students and staff.
• Maintain accurate information within our StudentManagement System.

What We’re Looking For

The idealcandidate will bring:

• A current practicing certificate.
• A proven track record of working with youngpeople.
• A keen attention to detail.
• The ability to work both independently and as partof a collaborative team.
• Exceptional communication skills – both verbal andwritten.
• Strong empathy, tolerance, and diplomacyskills.
• The ability to stay calm and composed underpressure.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality in linewith College policies and Ministry of Education guidelines.

What WeOffer

This is apermanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week during term time (plus anadditional week each year, totalling 41 weeks + 4 weeks annual leave). The roleoffers $45.00 to $55.00 per hour within the Support Staff in Schools’Collective Agreement.

You must beeligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment issubject to a satisfactory police vet.

Long BayCollege provides free car parking, a dynamic and supportive environment, and arole with genuine work/life balance. Every day here is unique, creating astimulating and engaging workplace.

Why Join Us?

This is anexciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a student-centred environmentand wants to make a positive difference in young people’s lives. If you enjoytaking initiative, balancing priorities, and working in a school thatencourages students to care, create, and excel,