School Nurse (Term Time Only)

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse / School Nurse

30 hours per week (Term Time Only)

(c£28Kpro rata over 12m)

(READVERTISEMENT previous applicants need not reapply)

A vacancy for a Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse has arisen within St Aloysius’ College which is one of Scotland’s top independent day schools. This is a unique and rarely available term time role for a qualified nurse who is looking to balance family and work life and be off all school holidays. This role is suitable for nurses with at least 2yrs post registration experience and those looking for clinical experience for readmission to the NMC Register. We also welcome applications from those looking to consolidate role and skills (such as pre-retirement). You will work alongside a highly dynamic Senior Nurse and will gain ample opportunity to learn on-the-job and practice a variety of clinical consultation and health promotion tasks.

The College is a high-profile caring employer and committed to promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all pupils and staff. We aim to embrace the Jesuit ethical and moral values including care, respect, developing the whole person, and being of service to others. We offer a friendly, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere with regular opportunities for clinical supervision, and access to online continued professional development. The College is located in the city centre of Glasgow, close to St Aloysius Church, and Sauchiehall Street. It is ideally situated for easy transport links and discounted parking. Our employee perks include;

FREE daily staff ‘light lunch’, comfortable staff room with FREE tea / coffee.

Discounted VFM Flagship meals via our highly acclaimed Holyrood Howe.

Cycle to Work Scheme ‘discounted bicycle purchase’.

GENEROUS Pension Scheme.

Discounted local parking via GGC website.

FREE parking on site on non-pupil days and for local shopping weekends.

FREE basic health checks via Registered Nurses on site.

Access to Occupational Health advice via our in-house specialist.

FREE access EAP scheme / telephone or face to face counselling.

Access to Church MASS and quite Prayer Room (during work time).

TWO RETREAT days for staff wellbeing and building our community.

FIVE in house all staff training days / non-pupil days per year.

Staff discount for pupil enrolment for parents of children joining school, including availability of breakfast club and out of school care facilities.

FREE direct bus service to and from school for staff from variety of locations.

Additional 3 CPD days per year for our Registered Nurses.

FREE / Choice of Nurse Uniforms and any required workwear / PPE.

FREE access to ‘State of the Art’ Gymnasium and changing facilities in our Sports Facility with access to in-house health and fitness advice.

DISCOUNTED hire rate for College meeting and sports facilities.

OPPORTUNITY to accompany trips and assist events in UK and abroad.

OPPORTUNITY to join high profile important events such as ‘Ladies Lunch’, Ogilvie Day and Lourdes Pilgrimage, as well as Sports and evening events.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who feels confident working autonomously. This Staff Nurse role will provide a busy basic first aid and reactive treatment service, administer prescribed and OTC medications, advise on ill health and common infections, and help to improve the health and wellbeing of our young people. Occasionally there is a need to respond to an emergency. The role can include working alone for long periods and following nursing policy. Decision making capability needs to be at a level without reference to other clinicians. The role involves accurate record keeping and close liaison and communication with our Senior Nurse, Pastoral Care Team, Teaching Staff and Parents.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with minimum of 2yrs experience and a clear long-term commitment to the staff nurse / school nurse role. An interest in child health and wellbeing and upholding the values of an independent Jesuit / Catholic school is required. Whilst not essential, it would be ideal if candidates hold an NMC recordable Specialist Practitioner Nursing qualification. You must be enthusiastic, highly organised, self-motivated, and have the ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships at all levels. You will hold NMC Registration and validation and evidence of professional CPD / competence.

More information about the College and the job description can be found on the website www.staloysius.org informal enquires welcome to etodd@staloysius.org We are also offering opportunity for an informal discussion by phone for this role.

Application forms can be found on our website and should be completed and sent to Shona Thomson in the Human Resources Department at apply@staloysius.org by no later than 12 noon on Monday 3rd June 2024.

Note: CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted on our form.

St Aloysius' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks including PVG checks. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references. Please note that our internal school nurse roles do not track NHS Banding limits, structures or pay increments / scales.

Interviews for this post will be held on Monday 10th June 2024.