School Nurse

willingcare.vincere.io; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

An experienced Registered Nurse is sought to join the healthcare team at an Independent School set in woodland surroundings. You will provide nursing support for day and boarding pupils during term time, handling first aid, minor illnesses and ongoing health conditions.

The role requires independence and the ability to make autonomous clinical decisions. Previous school nursing is ideal, though nurses from A&E or practice nursing backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Term-time fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in school settings or autonomous clinical environments preferred.
• Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support to day and boarding pupils during term time.
• Manage first aid and treatment of minor illnesses.
• Support pupils with long-term health conditions and emergencies.
• Demonstrate independence in clinical decision-making.

Skills

Independent clinical decisions

Autonomous practice

Clinical nursing experience

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

School Nurse – Independent School

£26,000 Pro Rata | 15 or 30 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday | Term Time Only | Fixed-Term Contract

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the healthcare team within a stunning private school set amongst beautiful woodland surroundings.

Working during term time, you'll provide nursing support to both day and boarding pupils, managing everything from first aid and minor illness to long-term health conditions and unexpected clinical situations.

We're looking for a confident and experienced nurse who is comfortable working independently and making autonomous clinical decisions. Previous school nursing experience would be ideal, although nurses with strong backgrounds in A&E, practice nursing or other autonomous clinical environments are also encouraged to apply.

The position is initially offered on a fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent.