School Nurse

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced school nurse, who can provide essential medical care and support to students.

Job Responsibilities

• Educating students and staff on health-related issues.
• Conducting health screenings
• Dispensing prescription medications to students per physician instructions
• Verifying vaccination records
• Taking students’ temperatures when fever is suspected
• Administering first aid and CPR
• Treating minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, and bruises including chronic illnesses.
• Contacting parents when students are ill or injured

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing or relevant Nursing qualification
• 3 - 4 years work experience.
• Experience in clinical work as a Nurse
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Must be a female between the age of 25-40 years
• Empathetic and able to relate with children
• Ability to demonstrate a calm, caring demeanor when working with children
• Good presentation skills for training school staff
• Ability to remain focused in the event of a student medical emergency