Details:
Our client offers a unique learning environment fostering young minds to proffer solutions to problems, train pupils with an inquisitive mind and a desire for knowledge. They are looking to hire an experienced School Nurse to oversee the general health assessment of students. The ideal candidate, who is uniquely qualified in preventive health, health assessment, and referral procedures must be one who’s also passionate and has a genuine love for children.
Job Responsibilities
Oversee health management and assessment of students
Lead in the development of policies, programs, and procedures for the provision of school health services
Employ primary prevention by providing health education that promotes physical and mental health and informs healthcare decisions, prevents disease, and enhances school performance
Coordinate school and community health activities and serve as a liaison person between the home, school, and hospitals
Delegate healthcare tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to support the health and safety needs of students
Administer first aid nursing
Manage minor accidents and illnesses before transiting students/patients to the appropriate hospital(s)
Maintains evaluates and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate the individual needs of students
Provide tertiary prevention by addressing diagnosed health conditions and concerns
Ensure students are up-to-date with vaccinations and immunizations
Give health talks to all stakeholders addressing such issues as healthy lifestyles, riskâ€reducing behaviours, developmental needs, activities of daily living, and preventive selfâ€care, whilst using teaching methods that are appropriate to the student’s developmental level and learning needs
Develop procedures and provide for crises intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbances
Help students and staff adjust student programs when necessary to accommodate the health needs of students
Provides health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions
Education and experience:
Registered Nurse (RN) certification
Relevant work experience within a school environment will also be an advantage
Possess either First Aid/First Aid CPR or Basic Life Support Certicate and license
Salary: Attractive
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s and application letters to the email: medschooljobs@gmail.com
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