School Nurse

Job purpose: 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 professionalism. 

● Kind, considerate and welcoming. 

● Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse community. 

● Engaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills. 

● Sound judgement and emotional intelligence.

 ● Ability to work and support children, staff and families.

Key duties include: 

The School Nurse must undertake various tasks, including:

● Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the principal. 

● Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed. 

● Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, management, and referral activities for students. 

● Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated. 

● Establish and update health and immunization records in consultation with the School Doctor. 

● Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required report.

Administer daily, as required medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician 

● Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed. 

● Complete preliminary nursing assessments and assist the physician with the child-study physical examinations for students.

 ● Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom. 

● Present, 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 setting.

 ● Support health education programs in the school. 

● Follow procedures for Child Protection and Duty of Care.

 ● Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies. 

● Maintain and ensure accurate records of data in The School Management System.

General duties include: 

● Inform parents when a student visits the school clinic.

 ● Maintain 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 home.

 ● Notification to parents in advance for routine check-ups and vaccinations. 

● Maintain records of all the medical requirements at the clinic. Stock to be ordered in advance to ensure the availability of all medicines, bandages, equipment’s etc. 

● Ensure the clinic is kept clean and hygienic at all times. 

● Ensure the clinic is locked when not in use.

● Ensure all medications are secure and no risk presented to student.

Qualification:

– Dha license.

– Nurse Certificate.

– Experience in School Nursing.