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School Nurse Courses

A School Nurse provides health care services and advice to patients in a school setting. You might treat students and staff for minor injuries or illness or refer them to other health services. School Nurses offer educational information and advice on a range of health topics, including sexual health and healthy life choices.

School Nurses should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with school students. It’s important you can understand individual circumstances and follow correct procedures. School Nurses should be flexible and able to adapt their skills when needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a School Nurse earn?

In Australia, a full time School Nurse generally earns $1,340 per week ($69,680 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a School Nurse?

This industry has experienced strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 298,400 people working in nursing in Australia and many of them specialise as a School Nurse. School Nurses may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a School Nurse?

If you’re thinking of becoming a School Nurse, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Nursing. This course covers both nursing theory and clinical practice and explores topics such as human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, the nursing workplace, health challenges, complex care, chronic care and clinical reasoning.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within nursing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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