The role of the School Nurse is to promote positive health outcomes for young people, their families and the school community. Having a nurse in the school provides the opportunity for young people, their parents and members of the school community to access a health professional in the school setting for matters relating to health and well-being. The nurse provides support to the school community to address heath and social issues facing young people and their families in order to help young people make a safe and healthy transition into adulthood. The school nurse is involved in class health promotions and confidential appointments.

The school nurse can assist with information including:

• Diet
• Physical activity
• Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
• Sexuality
• Sexually Transmitted Infections  and contraception
• Puberty body changes
• Self image- body image
• Mental health- Stress, self esteem, depression, self harm