Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:
• Managing our students’ wellness and offering health-related support as needed.
o First-aid and care to students with acute and/or chronic health problems
o Coordinate referrals to the nearest/preferred health facilities.
o Perform health screenings to detect health issues.
o Lead wellness/health-related initiatives to provide health education to students, staff and parents.
o Oversee infection control measures within the school.
o Supervise and/or administer medications brought to school by students.
o Make courtesy follow-up calls to parents of children absent from school due to illness.
• Liaise with the medical staff at the nearest private hospital and update school’s hospital referral list
• Create and manage incident documents on all students confidentially.
• Collect and record data daily on illnesses and injuries, flag multiple occurrences and escalate to School Leadership with a proposal on how to address the cases and prevent future cases.
• Collect student allergy information and make follow-up on the same.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other stakeholders (e.g. clinicians and paramedics) in matters related to health and wellness.
• Escalate any medical issues and injuries with the School Leadership
• Responsibly keep and manage inventory of medical equipment and supplies

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
• You have a Diploma or Degree in Nursing with great people skills.
• You have at least 3 years experience working as a pediatric nurse.
• A professional, flexible and conscientious registered nurse with the ability to build a harmonious, energetic and cohesive relationship with students and co-workers.
• Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
• You are comfortable with children and their health and safety
• You thrive in a busy and entrepreneurial environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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