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ISP School Nurse Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The School Nurse plays a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of students and staff within the school community. The nurse provides direct medical care, health education, and guidance, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment. The role involves collaboration with staff, families, and external healthcare providers to support student health and academic success.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
• Assess and manage students' acute and chronic health conditions during school hours.
• Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with confidentiality policies.
• Monitor immunization records and ensure compliance with local health regulations.
• Identify contagious diseases and follow appropriate reporting and isolation protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans for students with specific medical needs.
• Promote health education and preventive care programs within the school community.
• Serve as a liaison between school personnel, families, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain an organized and well-equipped school clinic.
• Participate in school safety planning and emergency response procedures.
• Support mental health awareness and refer students to appropriate resources when necessary.
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Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Organizational and record-keeping skills
• Empathy, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Crisis management and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to educate students and staff on health-related issues

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license – required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification – required
• Certification in School Nursing – desirable
• Knowledge of child and adolescent health
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics, public health, or school settings
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents – highly valued
• Familiarity with educational environments and multidisciplinary teamwork

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.