Casual School Nurse

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as a Casual
School Nurse. This is a casual contract position
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Salary range for this position: $47.00 – $50.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre‑eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition.

Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co‑curricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self‑confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global‑mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly‑qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.

We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.

Reporting to the Manager of the Health Centre and the Lead Nurse, the School Nurse is responsible for supporting the physical and mental health of students. This role involves providing direct nursing care, including assessing students, administering medication, maintaining current medical documentation, and referring students for services. The work of health promotion with students is also a part of this role.

• Provide nursing services at the Health Centre and on-campus (both Upper and Junior Schools) per the practices outlined by the College of Nurses.
• Interested in a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
• Assess students’ physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic nurse‑student relationships grounded in respect, dignity, professional boundaries, and culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care.
• Refer to appropriate medical/support services when necessary (School Physician, Social Work, Emergency Services), and provide treatment and follow‑up care where required.
• Communicate with faculty, parents, and students through conversation and the distribution of written information, within the limits of professional confidentiality.
• Work with families of students with prevalent or serious medical conditions to ensure a safe school environment and school care plans.
• Actively partner with the Manager of the Health Centre and report problems or concerns to them.
• Identify, mitigate, and report potential risks to student health and safety, and participate in quality improvement initiatives and emergency preparedness planning.
• Arrange appropriate transportation to medical appointments for boarding students; accompany students to outside support services when required (e.g., hospital).
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential, and comprehensive documentation in Havergal’s electronic medical records system in accordance with CNO’s Documentation Standard and applicable privacy legislation.
• Liaise with the Public Health Department to maintain accurate immunization records for Boarding Students.
• Administer immunizations as required, and…