School First Aider/Nurse & Student Support

KNIGHTSBRIDGE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knightsbridge House International School is seeking a caring School First Aider/Nurse to support the health, safety and well-being of our students. The successful candidate will provide first aid and basic emergency care, maintain students' medical records, support health-related matters within the school and assist with general student support and school administration.

The role involves attending to injuries, managing illnesses, maintaining sick bay hygiene, updating allergy registers, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Healthcare, Nursing, or equivalent; candidates with Advanced First Aid certification may be considered.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing qualification/certification.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Prior experience in a school/educational setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend to students injured or unwell during school hours and provide first aid or emergency care as required.
• Assist with management of illnesses and infectious disease cases on campus, including HFMD and COVID-19.
• Communicate illnesses, injuries, and accidents to parents and staff.
• Inform parents/guardians promptly when a student is injured or unwell.
• Accompany students to clinic or hospital in emergencies when needed.
• Monitor student well-being during recess, lunch, and playtime.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Education

Diploma in Healthcare

RN Certification

Advanced First Aid certification

Tools

Google Docs

Google Drive

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a caring, responsible, and proactive School First Aider/Nurse cum Student Support to support the health, safety and well-being of our students. The successful candidate will provide first aid and basic emergency care, maintain students' medical records, support health-related matters within the school and assist with general student support and school administration.

Key Responsibilities

First Aid and Emergency Care

• Attend to students who are injured or unwell during school hours and provide appropriate first aid or emergency care when required.
• Assist with the management of illnesses and infectious disease cases on campus, including Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), particularly among Early Years students, and COVID-19 cases across all year groups.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and relevant stakeholders regarding students' illnesses, injuries, and accidents occurring at school.
• Immediately inform parents or guardians when a student sustains an injury or becomes unwell, where appropriate.
• Accompany students to a clinic or hospital in the event of an emergency, when required.
• Monitor students' well-being during recess, lunchtime, and playtime, including carrying out recess duty.

Sick Bay and First Aid Management

• Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness of the sick bay.
• Conduct monthly stock checks of all first aid kits across the school.
• Ensure first aid supplies are adequately stocked and that all items are within their expiry dates.
• Maintain appropriate stocks of medical and first aid supplies in the sick bay.

Record Keeping and Administration

• Maintain and regularly update the students' Allergies Register.
• Communicate relevant updates to teachers and staff to ensure students' medical and allergy information is appropriately managed.
• Maintain students' medical, illness, and accident records accurately, securely, and confidentially.
• Assist with general administrative duties and documentation as required.

Student Support

• Support students during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist with student supervision and support during lunchtime.
• Provide general care and support to students as required.
• Support the front reception desk and respond to enquiries when required.
• Assist with other school operations and administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the School.

Requirements

• Diploma in Healthcare, Nursing, or equivalent qualification; candidates with relevant Advanced First Aid certification may also be considered.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing qualification/certification.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school or educational setting will be an added advantage.
• Caring, patient, responsible and able to work well with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Proficient in using Google Docs, Google Drive and other basic digital tools.