School Nurse

Location: Etqan Global Academy (EGA), Doha, Qatar

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a School Nurse to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar.

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a premium IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our team, taking responsibility for the health, wellbeing and medical care of all students and contributing to a safe, nurturing and healthy school environment.

The role:

We seek an individual to join as School Nurse where your focus will be:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school medical room, ensuring it is safe, well-stocked and fit for purpose at all times


• Providing prompt, professional first aid and nursing care to students and staff who are injured or unwell during the school day


• Assessing, monitoring and responding to student health needs, referring to external providers or emergency services as appropriate


• Administering prescribed medication in accordance with individual healthcare plans, school policy and Qatar regulatory requirements


• Maintaining accurate, confidential medical records and individual healthcare plans for all students, including allergy and chronic condition management


• Acting as a key member of the school's safeguarding team, supporting the identification and reporting of welfare concerns


• Developing and delivering health education and wellbeing initiatives for students across all phases


• Communicating proactively and professionally with parents, staff and external medical providers regarding student health matters

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Registered Nurse qualification (RN) with current, valid registration with the NMC or equivalent regulatory body


• Paediatric nursing qualification or significant paediatric nursing experience


• Current Paediatric First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) / AED certifications


• Minimum 2 years' post-registration nursing experience, ideally in a paediatric or school setting


• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements in an international context


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with students, parents and staff from diverse backgrounds


• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic language skills desirable


• Experience working in Qatar or the Middle East, and knowledge of Qatar Ministry of Health regulations (desirable)

Please see full job description here

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. 
We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.