School Nurse at Brainston Kindergarten Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

• Provide first aid care and health assessment
• Write care plans and coordinate the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions
• Communicate with teachers and staff to ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Administer medications and monitor delegated medication administration
• Assist in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education)
• Coordinate and provide vision and hearing screenings
• Educate and train staff on: asthma, life-threatening allergies, diabetes, and blood borne pathogens

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing our students’ wellness and offering health-related support as needed.
• Offer First-aid and care to students with acute and/or chronic health problems and coordinate referrals to the nearest/preferred health facilities.
• Perform health screenings to detect health issues.
• Lead wellness/health-related initiatives to provide health education to students, staff and parents.
• Oversee infection control measures within the school.
• Supervise and/or administer medications brought to school by students.
• 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.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Diploma or Degree in nursing with great people skills.
• A 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.
• Able to work in a school setup  and comfortable with children and their health and safety
• Be a team player & can work  in a busy and entrepreneurial environment

The dateline for application is 31st July 2023.