School Nurse

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

SABIS® is seeking a School Nurse to ensure first aid procedures are applied during emergencies and to maintain a comprehensive health program at the school. The role involves documenting health records, coordinating with staff, and informing parents about health-related incidents.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, demonstrates professional conduct, and excels in communication and teamwork within a school setting. Knowledge of health regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Nursing required.
• Proficiency in English.
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct.
• Delivering results.
• Continuous learning and improvement.
• Accountability and taking ownership.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health regulations and schools’ health policies.
• Compassion, empathy, and patience when working with students.

Responsibilities

• Setting and documenting a comprehensive health and hygiene program at the school.
• Introducing a personal hygiene program aimed at raising awareness among students about the importance of personal hygiene.
• Developing a systematic, periodic, well-documented, and proactive health inspection program aimed at reducing the chances of birth or spread of epidemics among students and staff.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of students’ health.
• Following up on student health/injury related absences.
• Informing parents about potential health/injury related incidents regarding their children.
• Preparing the school clinic to deal with mild injuries and moderate illness cases of students and staff.
• Standardizing current work processes and procedures in the schools’ clinics to ensure consistent, premium quality health service are offered at all times.
• Encouraging and developing a caring environment that allows young students to feel safe and well taken care of.
• Delivering accurate, reliable, and timely health related reports to management as requested.
• Recommending safety measures to prevent injury or harm to students and staff.
• Ensuring cafeteria staff maintain a clean bill of health per Ministry of Health regulations.
• Developing and displaying health and safety tips and articles to increase awareness among students and staff on health-related issues.
• Facilitating clear communication between parents and the school regarding any special medical attention children may need during school hours.
• Attending and participating in school meetings as required.

Skills

English Proficient

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

Job description

School Nurse

About SABIS®

SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

Ensuring that proper first aid procedures are strictly applied in case of emergencies involving students and/or staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting and documenting a comprehensive health and hygiene program at the school.
• Introducing a personal hygiene program aimed at raising awareness among students about the importance of personal hygiene.
• Developing a systematic, periodic, well-documented, and proactive health inspection program aimed at reducing the chances of the birth or the spread of epidemics among the students and the staff.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of students’ health.
• Following up on student health/injury related absences.
• Informing parents about any potential health/injury related incidents regarding their children.
• Preparing the school clinic to deal with mild injuries and moderate illness cases of students and staff
• Standardizing current work processes and procedures in the schools’ clinics to ensure that consistent, premium quality health service are offered at all times.
• Encouraging and developing a caring environment that allows young students to feel safe and well taken care of.
• Delivering accurate, reliable, and timely health related reports to management as, and when, requested.
• Recommending to management safety measures aimed at preventing injury or incidental harm to students and/ or staff.
• Ensuring that the cafeteria staff maintain a clean bill of health in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations and requirements.
• Developing and displaying health and safety tips as well as and articles aimed at increasing awareness among students and staff on health-related issues.
• Facilitating clear communication between parents and the school regarding any special medical attention children may need during school hours.
• Attending and participating in school meetings as required.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
• English Proficient
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Delivering results
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Accountability and taking ownership
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge Ministry of Health regulations and schools’ health policies
• Compassion, empathy, and patience when working with students

Employment Requirements:

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.