School Nurse (Primary)

We are an equal opportunity employer promoting leadership development, timely innovation, an inspiring work environment, professional development and workplace safety.

If you are supportive of the Christian ethos of the College, student engagement for learning, personal excellence and are community centred, we invite you to consider a career with us.

LJBC seeks to appoint a Registered School Nurse (Primary). This position will work under the direction of the Head of Primary and is responsible for the health care of the students, staff and visitors of the College. The School Nurse will provide initial first aid response, advice of first aid requirements and ensure that first aid facilities and supplies are maintained. The School Nurse is to promote holistic healthcare and wellbeing with oversight of the daily health issues that arise at the College.

This role is three days a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday), during school term.

The position will commence in October 2026.

Qualities and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and professional qualities, including compassion.

• Maintain excellent standards of customer service at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, students and parents and visitors.

• Physical ability to perform first aid techniques including CPR and patient management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Registered nurse with current registration certified by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Current CPR and Senior First Aid competency.

• Current Diabetes, Asthma and Anaphylaxis education is desirable.

• Working with Children Check (mandatory) or proof of application prior to commencement.

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check through Department of Education Western Australia less than six months old (mandatory) or proof of application prior to commencement.

• Right to work in Australia.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Ability to develop creative solutions to effectively solve problems while maintaining consistency with policies, standards, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality.

• Strong commitment to excellence in customer services and professionalism in all activities.

• Strong leadership ability with proven negotiation and influence skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• A committed Christian and an active member of a church.

This position is only open to applicants who have the right to work in Australia.

How to apply: Please visit the employment section of our website by clicking  "Apply". The Duty Statement for this position can be found under "Current Employment Opportunities" which details the duties of the position and the application process.

(Please ensure applications are submitted as outlined in the Duty Statement).

Applications close: 4pm, Thursday 20 August 2026

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Please note: In accordance with the ethos of the College, the College will comply with the requirements of the Child Safe Standards as initiated by the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA.

Lake Joondalup Baptist College is fully committed to the protection of children. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening.

https://www.ljbc.wa.edu.au