School Nurse

TopNurse; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to provide essential health services to students. This role involves delivering preventive and emergency care, educating students on hygiene, and developing health initiatives that promote well-being. The School Nurse will conduct medical examinations, assess health needs, and maintain accurate records. If you are proactive and passionate about student health, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant educational environment while collaborating with colleagues globally.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Development and Mobility

Collaboration with Global Colleagues

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in Qatar.
• Certified in CPR or BLS with sound nursing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and emergency care to students.
• Plan and evaluate health education programs for students.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Education

Emergency Response

Documentation Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

CPR or BLS Certification

Job description

Position: School Nurse

Job Summary:

The School Nurse will provide preventive and emergency care to students. This role includes educating students on hygiene and how to prevent communicable diseases, developing healthcare initiatives, and ensuring that medical supplies and equipment for first aid and emergency care are available and in working condition. The School Nurse will also assist in conducting medical examinations to detect early health issues that may impact learning, plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs, and maintain necessary records and reports as per guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventive Care:
  Educate students on how to avoid communicable diseases and practice proper hygiene. Develop healthcare initiatives for the school.
• First Aid and Emergency Care:
  Provide first aid or emergency care to sick and injured students. Ensure that all necessary medical supplies and equipment are available and functioning in the school clinic.
• Health Assessment:
  Assess the needs of students requiring first aid care and administer treatment as appropriate.
• Medical Examinations:
  Assist in conducting medical examinations for students to detect early signs and symptoms of health issues that could affect their learning.
• Health Education Programs:
  Plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs for students.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Maintain and submit necessary records, reports, and knowledge as per guidelines and regulations.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications:
  • Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in Qatar.
  • Certified in CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Sound working knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices, as well as school health.
• Experience:
  • At least two (2) years of relevant experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing, or pediatric nursing.
  • Previous experience with Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) is preferred.
  • Experience in an international school or tertiary education environment is preferred.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, ambitious, and energetic.
  • Flexible to work outside of office hours when required.

Additional Benefits at Orbital Education School:

1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide.
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities through partnerships with specialist learning providers offering recognized and accredited programs.
3. Career development and mobility within the group, providing opportunities to progress while experiencing different parts of the world.