School Nurse - Nord Anglia Education

Date: 23 Apr 2024

Location: Doha, QA

Job ID: 452

School: Compass International School Doha

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Compass International School Doha opened in 2006 and has grown to 3 campuses in the capital city of the State of Qatar. The school provides premium education for expatriate and local families looking for a British, international curriculum. Our Madinat Khalifa campus accepts students from Years 1 to Year 13, offering the International Primary Curriculum, English National Curriculum, International General Certificate of Secondary Education, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. With the support of Nord Anglia Education, we have a global reach and offer unique programmes and partnerships as part of our world-class provision.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website

Job Purpose

The school nurse has a multi-faceted role with the school setting, one that supports the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students, that promotes success in the learning process. It is the breadth of nursing activities contained within the role of the school nurse and the unique non-medical setting that differentiates school nursing from other nursing specialties.

The role requires effective communication and health promotion education; to encourage and maintain healthy lifestyles and a healthy school environment.

To maintain good order and discipline amongst the students and safeguard their health and safety when they are on school premises and when they are engaged in authorized school activities off-site (in line with policy).

Job Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care, including first aid to students and staff as required.
• Assume responsibility for annual health assessments for every child. Assessing general standard of health with special attention given to any abnormality that is likely to affect the child's development or capacity to learn.
• Develop and offer health promotion, and preventive advice programs to the Head Nurse to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students and staff.
• To act as first responder to any medical emergencies occurring on School premises.
• To provide basic medical care to students in the event of injury or acute illness whilst on school premises and allow them to return to class as soon as possible, where appropriate.
• To assess referrals made by teaching staff, which have been escalated using both the relevant Triage structure and First Aid Unit (FAU) attendance policy.
• To administer medication to students and staff in accordance with school policies and obtaining valid parental consent.
• To monitor students' own emergency / personal medication and liaise with parents in accordance with the 'Management of expired emergency medication policy'.
• To make necessary transport arrangements, where required, for a student or member of staff to safely travel home or to an alternative care setting (i.e. GP / Hospital).
• To maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive communications and documentation and keep an up-to-date record of students and staff with medical conditions.
• To update students' medical records, admissions or withdrawals throughout the academic year.
• To annually measure and record Growth Monitoring and Visual Acuity in compliance with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) guidelines and inform parents of any concerns.
• To discuss logistics with field trip coordinators and prepare relevant first aid kits, care plans and medication as indicated.
• To maintain a daily log to list students who attend the first aid unit as per the Qatar Council for Health Practitioners (QCHP).
• To always work within the NMC and QCHP Code of Conduct and Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

Personal Specifications

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Essential

• Valid Nursing Licence from Home Country

Essential

• Valid QCHP Licence

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of best nursing practices with a high degree of professionalism to support the whole school

Essential

• Excellent communication, organization skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Essential

• Ability to organize and deliver a high standard of research-based clinical nursing care including implementing policies and protocols.

Essential

• A clear understanding of professional responsibility, accountability, and working within the personal scope of practice and limitations.

Essential

• 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Experience in providing clinical and education

Desirable

• Understanding of health needs assessment process.

Desirable

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for application is 9th May 2024.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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