JOB DESCRIPTION
I. JOB DETAILS
Job Title
School Nurse
Substantive Grade
Department
Campus Non-Academics
II. JOB PURPOSE
The role holder is responsible for providing medical support to the students and staff in the campus.
III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional
- Examines students and staff who are unwell and require medical attention
- Provides medical support and treats minor injuries and mild illnesses, as per appropriate standards
- Arranges for the transfer of students or staff to the nearest doctor/ hospital/ emergency ward for more serious cases
- Informs the parents and campus administration about the student’s condition
- Maintains and replenishes medical supplies, such as the first aid kit, and ensures the supplies meet the local requirements
- Ensure all medical supplies are up-to-date and all medical equipment is in good order
- Maintains students’ medical history and records of each medical case attended to
- Ensures compliance with local healthcare regulations
- Identifies trends in students and staff wellness (e.g. most common illness contracted, etc.), and presents the findings to the campus administration
IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
Other Advanced Diploma / Post-Diploma qualifications or equivalent –
Experience
3
