Nurse Consultant

The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for a Nurse Consultant

The Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with Student Services Consultants and school teams to support the implementation of student Medical Management and Response Plans. The role provides nursing expertise through collaboration with families and medical professionals, staff training, and guidance to ensure school personnel have the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to students' medical needs. The focus of this contract is to equip staff with the practical skills, confidence, and protocols required to safely support Pre K-12 students with diverse, complex, and routine medical needs within an educational setting.

This is a non-clinical, training-focused role. This role will not be providing direct patient care; instead, the Nurse Consultant will act as the clinical subject matter expert instructing school staff.

Location:

Various GSSD Schools

Compensation

Contracted - To be determined based on qualifications and experience

Schedule will be determined based on School needs.

Key Responsibilities

Upon request from the school division and with consent from families, the Nurse Consultant will:

• Review Medical Management and Response Plans for students with medical needs and/or potentially life-threatening medical conditions , including but not limited to:

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Anaphylaxis

• Seizure disorders

• Tube feeding

• Oral medication administration

• Oxygen

• Wound care

• Other identified medical needs

• Ability to review and incorporate training for other uniquely identified student health plans as required.

• Collaborate with families and members of the student’s healthcare team to ensure medical plans reflect current health information and recommended practices.

• Facilitate training and education, in partnership with caregivers, for school staff responsible for implementing student medical management plans.

• Provide guidance and support to school teams regarding safe and effective medical procedures within the educational setting.

• Consult with Student Services staff regarding processes, procedures, and best practices related to supporting students with complex medical needs.

• Promote a collaborative approach that supports student safety, well-being, inclusion, and successful participation in school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nursing (BScN) or graduate from an approved School of Nursing .

• Current registration and licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

• Current registration and licensure as a Registered P sychiatric Nurse (R P N) with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (CR P NS)

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, pediatrics, school health, public health, or a related field. Experience providing education and training to adults is considered an asset.

• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A commitment to student safety and well-being .

• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation .

• Knowledge of provincial resources available to families and schools.

• Knowledge of medical conditions commonly encountered in school settings.

• Strong organizational and problem - solving skills .

• Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision .

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to establish positive relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and school personnel.

• Confidence in facilitating training and supporting adult learners.

• A collaborative and solution-focused approach to supporting students with medical needs.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

Contact Details

Lisa Wotherspoon, Superintendent of Learning

306-786-5500

Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.

The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, responsibility, learning, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits... Achievement for All."

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.