School Nurse - Part-Time

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE (COVER/AD-HOC)

Links to: Senior Nurse/Nurse

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We are one big family, striving to create an honest and open community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Cover/Ad-hoc School Nurse is responsible for the overall health and wellness of our school community, attending to individual learners’ needs as well as managing the overall health education landscape to ensure optimum wellbeing.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing first aid and emergency care to learners' and staff who are injured or unwell.
• Assessing and managing learners' health conditions, such as asthma, allergies, and chronic illnesses.
• Collaborating with parents, teachers, and school administration to ensure learners' health needs are met.
• Maintaining accurate records of learners' health information.
• Ensure First Aid equipment is maintained and within applicable usable dates.
• Ensure that equipment, responses, and procedures for Emergency Care is a priority. This includes examination of patients, administering care, response route and travelling with the patient to the nearest hospital; as well as communication procedures with the parents/guardians and school management.
• Be responsible for clinic maintenance, cover, supplies and overall cleanliness.
• Assist in educating the school community on overall Health Programmes that may affect learners’ attendance, for example; hand hygiene, head lice, safe mosquito practices, etc.
• Attend to individual learners’ medical needs, from medicine administration to awareness of any allergy or condition they may have. Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians, school management and teachers on medical care plans.
• Effective communication with staff on health and wellness of the school community, updating of required records and reports as per school guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in Singapore
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support & AED training
• A minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in a pediatric or school setting
• Experience in an international school or tertiary education environment is an advantage
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.

Interested candidates may apply here: https://careers.taylors.edu.my/job-invite/3599/