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School Health Services are delivered in all public and private primary schools across Western Australia. The Community Health Nurses are employed by WA Country Health Services.
Community Health Nurses working in primary schools provide services to children, especially to young children and their families. They collaborate extensively with teaching and other school staff.
Community Health Nurses are primarily involved in early detection and health education. They build capacity within the schools to care for children with particular health needs, (i.e. anaphylaxis, asthma), and often assist classroom teachers with delivery of the health education curriculum, especially in the area of puberty, growth and development. A School Level Agreement is negotiated between the School Health Nurse and the Principal to guide service delivery at individual schools.
Community Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and well-being so students may reach their full potential. A major part of their work is focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program. Community Health Nurses serve as a health contact point for children, and their families, providing information, assessment, health counselling and referral.
They may provide;
As a general rule Community Health Nurses;
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