Nurse

High School Thomas Jefferson, S.C.; Santa Mónica; On-site; MXN 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

ISP seeks a qualified School Nurse to provide first aid and routine health care for students, staff, and visitors. You will monitor daily health, manage medications, and maintain medical records in collaboration with the School Doctor.

You will promote hygiene and disease prevention, inform families and staff about health needs, and participate in health education campaigns. Strong empathy and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in Nursing with a valid professional license.
• Experience caring for children and adolescents, preferably in school settings.
• Knowledge of first aid and emergency management.
• Strong communication skills and empathy with students and families.
• Ability to handle confidential medical information responsibly.
• Experience in pediatric or school health.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Skills in health education and crisis management.
• Early childhood development knowledge.
• Patience, empathy, and nurturing attitude.
• Strong communication with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Health, safety, and hygiene practices for young children.
• Conflict resolution and behavior guidance skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration with other staff.
• Record-keeping and reporting on child development.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic medical care to students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor students’ daily health, including vital signs and special health conditions.
• Administer medications according to medical prescriptions and school protocols.
• Maintain and update medical records and vaccination documentation.
• Support the School Doctor in medical check-ups and preventive health programs.
• Develop and promote hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention programs.
• Inform and advise parents, teachers, and staff about students’ health needs.
• Manage medical emergencies and coordinate referrals to healthcare facilities when necessary.
• Participate in health education and promotion campaigns within the school.

Skills

Nursing license

Child health experience

Emergency management

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Pediatric health

Health promotion

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic medical care to students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor students’ daily health, including vital signs and special health conditions.
• Administer medications according to medical prescriptions and school protocols.
• Maintain and update medical records and vaccination documentation.
• Support the School Doctor in medical check-ups and preventive health programs.
• Develop and promote hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention programs.
• Inform and advise parents, teachers, and staff about students’ health needs.
• Manage medical emergencies and coordinate referrals to healthcare facilities when necessary.
• Participate in health education and promotion campaigns within the school.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or technical qualification in Nursing, with a valid professional license.
• Experience caring for children and adolescents, preferably in school settings.
• Knowledge of first aid and emergency management.
• Strong communication skills and empathy with students and families.
• Ability to handle confidential medical information responsibly.
• Experience in pediatric or school health.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Skills in health education and crisis management.
• Early childhood development knowledge.
• Patience, empathy, and nurturing attitude.
• Strong communication with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Health, safety, and hygiene practices for young children.
• Conflict resolution and behavior guidance skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration with other staff.
• Record-keeping and reporting on child development.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.

Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.