School Nurse

Aiglon Collège Association; Chesières; Vor Ort; CHF 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aiglon College seeks a qualified School Nurse to join the Health Centre in Chesières, Vaud. The role supports students, staff and visitors, delivering evidence-based care in line with Swiss nursing standards and Croix-Rouge protocols.

The successful candidate will work 80–100% on a permanent basis, starting 02.11.2026, reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing & Health Care Services. The position offers a collaborative, safeguarding‑focused environment with opportunities for professional

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent.
• More than 3 years of work experience in nursing or health care.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality nursing care to students, staff, and visitors.
• Organise and run nurse clinics during duty hours and manage first aid.
• Administer medications and develop care plans in collaboration with staff.
• Maintain confidential medical records and ensure health centre admin runs smoothly.

Kenntnisse

French language

English language

3+ years experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (university of applied sciences or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

School Nurse

Aiglon Collège Association Vacant since : 31.08.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1885 Chesières (VD) 80% - 100% From 02.11.2026 Permanent

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified:

School Nurse

to join the school from: 02.11.2026

Your profileThe role and candidate profile for this role is detailed in the attached job description and person specification.

Successful Aiglon staff are enthusiastic, experienced, committed, reflective, dynamic and willing to try new ideas. If you share these values and have an appetite for challenge and an ambition to make a positive impact on our world, we welcome your application.

About usLocated in Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international boarding school offering a distinctive, world-class education in a stunning alpine setting.The school was founded on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. This philosophy underpins everything we do at Aiglon, both inside and outside the classroom.There are over 480 students, representing more than 70 nationalities, following the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.

What we offerAiglon is dedicated to the well-being and professional development of all staff, within a vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace. Beyond competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits, we provide free accident and loss of salary insurances, generous pension and leave entitlements, as well as a range of special perks and advantages.

Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

You can find information on how the School processes your personal data within the School’s Privacy Notice.

Job title: School Nurse

Reporting to: Associate Director of Nursing & Associate Director of Health Care Services

JOB PURPOSETo provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to students, staff, and visitors in accordance with Swiss nursing standards, Croix-Rouge protocols, and NMC guidance (if applicable).

The School Nurse promotes the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of all students and ensures that safeguarding and child protection principles are embedded in all aspects of practice.

This role organisationally relates to: the School Director, Deputy School Directors, Bursar (Chief Finance and Operations Officer), House staff, Teaching staff, Sports and Expeditions departments.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional ConductAdhere to Swiss nursing regulations, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (if applicable), and relevant advisory papers.Deliver evidence-based nursing care in accordance with Swiss standards and Croix-Rouge protocols.Maintain confidentiality at all times, following Swiss data protection (DSG/FADP) and child protection legislation.Uphold and actively promote the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, reporting any concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).Participate in ongoing professional development and safeguarding training.

Nursing CareProvide high-standard nursing services to students, staff, and visitors.Organise and run nurse clinics during duty hours.Assess injuries, illnesses, and health conditions, create care plans, and refer to secondary care when appropriate.Administer medications in accordance with prescriptions, care plans, and Swiss legal requirements.Develop and maintain individual care plans in collaboration with house staff, wellbeing coordinators, and parents.Apply Gillick competence when assessing students’ capacity to consent to treatment.Communicate with parents in cases of significant injury, illness, or emergencies while maintaining medical confidentiality.Deliver first aid and emergency care according to Croix-Rouge standards; maintain and restock first aid kits.Provide confidential counselling and health advice when appropriate.Administer vaccinations and follow infectious disease control procedures in compliance with FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health) guidelines.Safely manage and store medical supplies, clinical waste, and medications according to Swiss regulations.Record all appointments and interventions accurately in the real-time database.Supervise care of unwell students during the night in the health centre, in houses and coordinate with house staff.Remain vigilant to signs of abuse or neglect, record concerns accurately, and report them immediately to the DSL.

Health Education and PromotionPromote health education across the school following Croix-Rouge and Swiss health promotion standards.Support wellbeing and pastoral initiatives in collaboration with teaching and pastoral teams.Keep up to date with current health promotion and safeguarding programmes.Participate in Atelier Clinic or similar forums to discuss relevant health and wellbeing topics.

AdministrationMaintain accurate, confidential medical records.Record all medication dispensing according to protocol.Manage general Health Centre administrative duties and ensure efficient daily operations.Complete medico-legal accident and incident reports for insurance claims.Assist with ordering, accounting, and distribution of medical supplies.Maintain health budgets and expenditure records.

Health & SafetyMaintain awareness of health and safety issues affecting staff, students, and the school environment, following Swiss workplace safety standards.Contribute to health-related risk assessments for trips, events, and activities.Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed within the Health Centre.

Liaison and CollaborationWork closely with the Health Centre team, house staff, pastoral care, academic staff, and parents.Liaise with external medical professionals, including doctors, hospitals, and therapists, for treatment coordination and follow-up.Maintain confidentiality in all communications and documentation.Participate in multidisciplinary meetings concerning student welfare and safeguarding.

Safeguarding and Child ProtectionPromote a culture of vigilance and care, ensuring safeguarding is central to all nursing and pastoral practices.Understand and implement the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protections Policy.Attend regular safeguarding and child protection training as required.Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with students.Act promptly and appropriately if concerned about a student’s welfare, ensuring all concerns are accurately recorded and reported.Support the DSL in promoting safeguarding awareness across the school community.

Hours of Work

Term-time only.Includes night duty, on-call, weekends, and unsocial hours.Expected to work the week before term starts to prepare the Health Centre.Opportunity to support Aiglon’s Summer Camp.

OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particular those relating to safeguarding children and young people.Undertake any other task which may be reasonably requested by the Associate Director of Nursing and the Associate Director of Health Care Services to assist in the smooth running of the team.Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times.

• Work location 1885 Chesières (VD)
• Workload 80% - 100%
• Employment start 02.11.2026
• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent

• French Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge
• English Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge

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