Wellness Officer (School Registered Nurse)

Thames International School; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames International School in Metro Manila is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to manage campus health services and lead health education across grade levels. You will provide primary care, administer medications, and maintain student health records with strict confidentiality.

The role includes teaching health and wellness concepts, coordinating with school counselors, and conducting staff CPR/AED trainings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing and an active RN license.
• Teaching credential or prior teaching/instructional experience is preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required; instructor certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care, first aid, and emergency medical services on campus.
• Administer medications and medical procedures per school policies and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain confidential student health records and action plans; perform health screenings and coordinate referrals.
• Oversee clinic operations, inventory, sanitation, and compliance with public health standards.
• Design and deliver health, physical education, science, or life-skills curricula; lead emergency response and CPR/AED training for staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Teaching/training

Student communication

Emergency response CPR

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing (RN)

RN licensure

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Healthcare & Clinical Services

• Provide primary care, first aid, and emergency medical response for injuries and acute illnesses on campus.

• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and specialized healthcare procedures in accordance with school policies and healthcare regulations.

• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records, immunization logs, and medical action plans (e.g., for allergies, asthma, diabetes).

• Perform health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, physical assessments) and coordinate referrals to external healthcare providers when necessary.

• Oversee the school clinic, ensuring inventory management, proper sanitation, and compliance with public health standards.

2. Teaching & Instructional Duties

• Design and deliver age-appropriate health, physical education, science, or life-skills curriculum (e.g., hygiene, nutrition, mental health awareness, puberty/sex education, basic first aid).

• Integrate interactive teaching strategies to engage students in understanding wellness, physical fitness, and personal health.

• Lead faculty/staff workshops on emergency response, CPR/AED usage, allergy safety, and infection control.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to incorporate health and wellness topics into broader academic themes.

3. Health Promotion & Wellness Initiatives

• Develop and execute school-wide health and wellness campaigns (e.g., Mental Health Awareness Month, Healthy Eating Initiatives, Anti-Bullying/Stress Management programs).

• Act as a resource and counselor for students seeking advice on personal hygiene, mental wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.

• Collaborate with school counselors and administrators to support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or psychological difficulties.

4. School Safety & Public Health Compliance

• Monitor campus health protocols, outbreak containment, and infectious disease reporting in line with local public health regulations.

• Serve on the school’s emergency response and safety committee.

• Educate staff, parents, and students on health protocols, sanitation practices, and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Certification

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Additional degree or certification in Education, Public Health, or Physical Education is preferred.

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

• Teaching Credential: Teaching certificate, or demonstrated prior teaching/instructional experience. (if have any)

• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / First Aid certification required. Instructor certification in CPR/First Aid is a plus.

Experience

• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in community health, or school health settings.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, training, curriculum design, or youth group facilitation.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and faculty.

• Classroom management and instructional skills.

• High level of empathy, patience, and professional discretion regarding student confidentiality (e.g., FERPA/HIPAA compliance).

• Crisis management and rapid decision-making abilities.