School Nurse

XCL WORLD ACADEMY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a qualified School Nurse to support health services for students and staff. Responsibilities include providing emergency medical care, maintaining health records, and promoting wellness. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with experience in a school environment and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred. Interested applicants should apply via email by 29 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience preferably in a school/paediatric environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to students and staff.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records.
• Ensure adherence to school safeguarding policy.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Mandarin

Calm under pressure

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

XCL World Academy is seeking to recruit a School Nurse who will be part of the clinic located within the school premises.

The successful incumbent will support the daily operations of the Health Office and deliver medical needs and assisting in health promotion, health education to staff, students and parents.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide and manage emergency medical care and adequate medical advice for students and staff across the school.
• Work as an informed, proactive, effective, and cohesive member of the community promoting the health and wellness aspects of the school.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records of all students as regulated by the Ministry of Health.
• Document and appropriately provide accurate information on accidents and illnesses to the doctors, hospitals or other relevant parties.
• Be present for all student related activities on campus and provide first aid attention in an emergency.
• Communicate with students, parents and teachers on medical matters and assess and advise relative parties with the information received.
• Be informative and stay updated with the current medical practices and regulations prescribed by Government authorities and regulators.
• Ensure the XCL policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Perform other administrative duties relevant to the role as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers.
• Abide by the school safeguarding policy, be a child safeguarding advocate, and report concerns to the Child Safeguarding lead if identified.
• Ensures school community adheres to and is well informed of required immunization programs as per Ministry of Health guidelines
• Provides first aid attention in case of accidents or illnesses on the school campus during all school functions.
• Orders and maintains health office supplies and equipment
• Support the Management of Health office budget, track and liaise with relevant departments on payments on Health Office purchases.
• Identify knowledge/standard gaps within the Health Office, and initiate ideas to improve the quality and health care service provided within the school.

Position Requirement:

• Minimum Degree or Diploma in Nursing or other relevant courses.
• To be a registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum 1- 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a school/paediatric environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Good personal ethics, positive customer service attitude, and polite and pleasant demeanour.
• Proficiency in a second language (esp. Mandarin – to liaise effectively with Mandarin speaking students).
• The ability to remain calm in cases of emergency and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times.
• The ability to deliver high-quality, timely nursing care to all individuals on campus.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of individuals and the diverse community.
• Able to multitask and handle competing priorities.
• Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity within the team.
• Working hours are according to School timings 8 am to 5 pm.

Application

Interested applicants are welcome to apply or send in your resume to [e-mail] by 29 August 2025.

Important note: The School’s HR team will connect directly with successful candidates and XCL World Academy does not require candidates to make any form of payment during the recruitment process.

About us

XCL World Academy is an international school in Singapore for students aged 2 to 18, fully committed to the academic, emotional and social development of its students. We are immensely proud to be the first and only international school in Singapore authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.

We aspire to recruit employees that share and understand our commitment to empowering an international community of happy learners who aspire to positively impact others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment processes such as interviews, employment reference checks, identity and criminal record checks.