Head of Nursing Services P-12

Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for girls in years P to 12. It provides a strong academic program within a warm and welcoming environment. Since its foundation in 1886 also, Ascham has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. 

We value staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated, professional and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, and a good sense of humour to help the School achieve its objectives.

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced nursing professional for the position of Head of Nursing Services P-12. 

As a leadership position this role oversees the health needs of day and boarding students; and ensures the provision of safe, evidence-based nursing care, within a holistic framework integrating medical care, emotional wellbeing, and education. The position holder will work during each school term, and within our Ascham Health Centre which is open from 7.30am to 4.30pm. 

If you have this experience, as well as a commitment to providing a warm, responsive, and student-centred health service, we’d love to hear from you!

What You Need to Do to Succeed

• Manage the School’s Health Centre including staff supervision, roster coordination, budget and systems
• Lead and support a team of school nurses, and encourage them to participate in the life of the School
• Ensure the health needs of day / boarding students and staff are addressed promptly and effectively
• Offer timely and effective responses to medical incidents and emergencies
• Know each student and help them foster qualities of self-discipline, independence, and responsibility
• Address student health concerns including chronic condition support, menstrual health, medication education, preventative health education and mental health and wellbeing
• Facilitate immunisation programs in collaboration with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Nursing degree
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current certificates in CPR, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid as well as a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles and reporting requirements
• Clinical experience of at least 3 years and preferably in school, paediatric, or adolescent health settings
• Experience in providing comprehensive health care to school-aged children and adolescents, support them with chronic or acute health needs, and manage school immunisation programs
• Ability to lead a team of school nurses and apply sound clinical judgement and decision-making in complex or unexpected situations
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to engage confidently and empathetically with students, parents, staff, and external health professionals
• Experience in delivering staff education and training
• A professional / organised approach with well-developed time management skills
• Competence with electronic medical records, databases and Microsoft Office programs
• Willingness to participate in the Health Centre on-call roster, and flexibility to attend school camps, excursions, and events outside of normal working hours in a professional nursing capacity.

Interested?

If this sounds like you, please apply no later than 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, First Aid / CPR details if available). 

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. 

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and well being of our students, and our school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.

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