School Nurse - Nova Pioneer Tatu Girls at Nova Academies Kenya

Job Summary

Salary Range:Monthly

Nova Pioneer Tatu Girls is looking for superstar School Nurse to help us ensure the well-being, academic success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of our secondary school students. We are searching for talented and inspiring individuals who are keen to inspire a passion for our mission in parents, students and the communities that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Responsibilities

• Managing our students’ wellness and development and offering them psycho-social support as needed.
• Maintaining close liaison with the medical staff at the nearest private hospital consistently
• Handle confidential situations, information, and documentation.
• Maintain an updated record of all medication in the infirmary and tracking student medical history.
• Develop a robust reporting system within the infirmary and communicate with the procurement team in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively at all levels with students, staff, parents and other clinicians and paramedics.
• Inspecting boarding house facilities (toilets and bathrooms, laundry area) when pupils are away from the facilities and appraise the level of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitoring standards achieved by cleaners and other support agencies within the Boarding House and report on any deficiencies to the Director, Operations.
• Skills and Qualifications required:
• 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 have 3-4 years’ experience as a registered nurse.
• You have a Diploma or Degree in Nursing with great people skills.
• You are willing to reside on the school campus under the school’s housing scheme.
• A Female Nurse is preferred.