Porirua College is looking for a senior full time Registered Nurse to work with our students and alongside the part time Doctor, in our existing school clinic. The salary range is equitable to the appropriate level of award and clinical and peer supervision will be provided by CCHDB.

The service specification for this contract for services is as follows:

To improve educational outcomes by overcoming health and social barriers to learning for young people at Porirua College by:

· Improving access to health and social services for Porirua College students;

· Improving access to health and social services for students in the Porirua Activities Centre;

· Formally assessing every Year Nine student with the HEADSS assessment[1] and providing follow-up to ensure appropriate intervention or support;

· Providing opportunistic screening of all students with the HEADSS assessment and ensuring follow-up for appropriate intervention and support;

· Enhancing student’s strengths and minimising risks;

· Developing appropriate referral processes and enable service shifts on school sites;

· Facilitating the development of school based services based on students needs, e.g. services for mental health; drug and alcohol; nutrition; weight and exercise; and sexual health;

· Reducing unplanned pregnancies, reducing incidence of STIs, screening for asthma, diabetes and mental health; vision and hearing; and child protection.

The nurse will be working for 30 hours a week, and have the school holidays off. Most of the work will be done during school hours. To start as soon as possible. Applications can be made in writing to The Principal, Porirua College, P O Box 53-023, Porirua 5024 or by e-mailing twawataismith@pen.net.nz. Please include your updated CV, and application which you can obtain on www.poriruacollege.com. All phone enquiries (04) 237 5465 or fax (04) 237 6160. Applications close 4.00pm on 26 September 2008.

Please complete an application, cover letter and CV for any of the above positions and post to:

The Principal

Porirua College

P O Box 53-023

Porirua 5243

Application for Appointment

To improve educational outcomes by overcoming health and social barriers to learning for young people at Porirua College by:

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