School Nurse

School Nurse

Nibras International School is looking for a qualified registered Nurse to join the medical team as soon as possible.For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’ - providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices,





engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’.The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff. Performs health screenings and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private healthcare provider if necessary. We are looking for a nurse to ensure our children are safe, healthy and happy in school so they can focus on amazing learning.Key qualities and skills:Integrity and professionalismKind, considerate and welcomingAbility to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse communityEngaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skillsSound judgement and emotional intelligenceAbility to work and support children, staff and familiesKey duties include:The School Nurse must undertake various tasks, including:Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols,





and other instructions provided by the PrincipalProvide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as neededAssume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, management, and referral activities for studentsImplement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicatedEstablish and update health and immunization records in consultation with the School DoctorPrepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reportsAdminister daily, as required medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physicianInitiate emergency procedures for students and staff as neededComplete preliminary nursing assessments and assist the physician with the child-study physical examinations for studentsOrient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroomPresent, train and maintain appropriate standards regarding contact with, and possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment settingSupport health education programs in the SchoolFollow procedures for Child Protection and Duty of CareAct as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agenciesMaintain and ensure accurate records of data in The School Management SystemGeneral duties include:Inform parents when a student visits the school clinicMaintain a log of all students who visit the school clinic, including student name, time in, complaint, time out and time, if the child is sent homeNotification to parents in advance for routine check-ups and vaccinationsMaintain records of all the medical requirements at the clinic. Stock to be ordered in advance to ensure the availability of all medicines, bandages, equipment, etc.Ensure the clinic is kept clean and hygienic at all timesEnsure the clinic is locked when not in useEnsure all medications are secure and no risk presented to studentsCovid related duties include:Nurse is responsible for managing the isolation room and following government guidelines for referring and reporting COVID-19 cases (suspected as well as actual) within the schoolStudents are referred to the nurse if they display COVID-19 symptoms such as cough, body aches, fatigue, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose,





diarrhea, nausea, and headache, for further screening as per the DHA guidelinesNurse is responsible for contacting the DHA hotline number 800 342 to report the caseIf a child shows symptoms when taking the school bus, the bus attendant should immediately inform the Nurse who will coordinate with the Transport Coordinator at the school who should immediately communicate with the school Leadership team and parents/guardiansPosition Requirements:Education: Graduate – Nursing ProgramAccreditation: Licensed as a registered nurse with Ministry of HealthExperience: A minimum 3 years of nursing experience in community health, pediatrics,





emergency care.Competencies:Ability to use clinic/medical equipment; possess basic pharmacological knowledgeAbility to assess emergency situations and act accordinglyComfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to othersGood oral and written communication skillsBasic computer skillsWilling attitude to be a part of the school teamStrong sense of professionalismSafeguarding and welfare of childrenExcellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written formA collaborative team-player with excellent personal skillsBehavior managementAttributes:Collaborative team player, empathetic listenerIntegrity and confidentialityInternationally mindedEmotional intelligenceIntercultural awareness, creativeFlexible and a can-do attitudeWhilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post,





each individual task undertaken may not be identified.Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
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