Registered School Nurse

Registered Nurse

Located in the Annex neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Royal St. George's College is an urban day school for boys that combines academic excellence with a stimulating and supportive environment.   RSGC offers a challenging program of academics, athletics, the arts, outdoor education, community outreach and co-curricular activities designed to fulfill our College’s Vision of “lifelong Georgians ready to use their scholarship, compassion, conscience and courage to make a difference.”

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position to start in January 2022, with part-time or full-time availability until June 2022.  The RN will be responsible for the overall health and well-being of students and members of the School community. Reporting directly to the Headmaster, the RN will be a sole practitioner, responsible for providing health care and first aid to students and staff and will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of COVID-19 infection prevention and control protocols and guidelines.  The ideal candidate will have experience working in an educational environment, a genuine passion for nursing while demonstrating care, concern and empathy.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the development, communication and delivery of programs to promote overall health and well-being
• Collaborate with other members of the RSGC community
• Work closely with Holland Bloorview to support students recovering from concussions
• Consultation regarding development and implementation of guidelines and protocols for illness prevention and control as it pertains to COVID-19
• Responsible for maintaining health care supplies, medications and up-to-date health records ensuring compliance with applicable legislation
• Responds to health and safety concerns of students and collaborates with members of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee on matters related to faculty and staff
• Manages the education and training of faculty and staff on health related topics and is a primary resource, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Liaise with Toronto Public Health, Public Health Ontario and other external agencies as required pertaining to immunization and reportable communicable diseases
• Oversee the prevalent medical condition plans and administration of medications for students (e.g., anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy)
• Professional and timely communication with families / parents pertaining to the health and well-being of a student with a prevalent medical condition, or any other health concern
• Other duties as required

Experience and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (minimum of 2 years)
• Good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Valid Standard First-Aid and CPR
• Experience in an educational setting preferred
• Knowledge of Toronto Public Health Communicable Disease classifications, Canadian Immunization schedule, childhood disease, stages of adolescent growth and development, preferred
• Ability to apply critical thinking in making health care recommendations and decisions in emergency situations
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to practice in adherence to applicable health related legislation
• Mental Health First-Aid certified would be an asset

RSGC offers a supportive work environment and a competitive compensation package. If you are interested in working in a dynamic educational environment fostering excellence in boys’ education, please email a cover letter and resume as soon as possible to the attention of Stephen Beatty, Headmaster, Royal St. George’s College at: hr@rsgc.on.ca.

We thank all candidates in advance.

We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates

with a disability taking part in the hiring process.