About this opportunity
Canton Public Schools lists this Nurse - Bridges Program opportunity in canton, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Nurses
Date Posted:
9/10/2026
Location:
District-Wide
Date Available:
immediate
Closing Date:
until filled
School Nurse
Bridges Program
Reports To: Director of Pupil Services and Nurse Supervisor
Employment Status: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Union, Benefits eligible
Schedule: Full-Time / School-Year Calendar (with optional extended school year/summer program)
Position Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - School Nurse (Therapeutic Day School Program)
Setting: A highly specialized, therapeutic school environment designed for students with behavioral, emotional, and neurodevelopmental needs.
Seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our School Nurse in a full-time, neurodivergent-affirming special education placement rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and trauma-informed care. We serve students elementary age through transition age who require behavioral and emotional support; some of whom also present with complex medical needs.
Required Educational & Licensing Credentials:
Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (BLS/Healthcare Provider level).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in school nursing and or behavioral health
Experience managing individualized health care plans and complex medical needs
Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis-response skills
Salary range: starting at $35.02 p/hr
Position Timeline
school year
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All applicants must fill, both internal and external must submit an application.
Date Posted: September 10, 2026
Canton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
canton, CT, 06019, US
Who can apply
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