School Nurse

Canadian International School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is looking for a licensed registered nurse to provide medical support and ensure a safe environment for students. Responsibilities include administering medical care, monitoring conditions in the clinic, and informing parents and staff about student needs. The candidate should have experience as a registered nurse and be certified in CPR and AED.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Certified in CPR and AED.
• Ability to perform health and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support for activities at the School.
• Administer medical care and document nursing care.
• Inform parents and school administrators about student conditions.
• Monitor students in the school clinic.

Skills

Positive work attitude

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Licensed registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

Certification in CPR and AED

Job description

Key accountability (Main purpose of this job):

To provide medical support for all activities conducted at the School.

To ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, teachers, staff and visitors to the premises through attendance to school safety concerns, allergy and disease control, medical records and maintenance, first aid and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities (Key areas of Responsibilities):

Assess needs of students who require medical attention via examination, observation, and measuring of vital signs.

Administer medical care appropriate to the student's condition or needs.

Inform parent and school administrators about the student's condition.

Arrange transfer for student(s) to the Accident/Emergency of the nearest hospital as per the standard procedure.

Administer medicine and treatments as per the school's policy.

Monitor the student's condition in the school clinic before sending the student home or back to the classroom.

Inform parents verbally or in writing of the nursing care rendered to the student.

Document nursing care rendered to the student in CPOMS (Comprehensive Pastoral Online Management System).

Undertake health and safety checks, audits, banned substance tests etc.

Requirements:

Licensed registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board with yearly certification.

Experience working as a Registered Nurse and school environment preferred.

Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Positive work attitude and initiative.

Ability to remain calm while working under pressure.