School Nurse

ISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Singapore seeks a responsible Healthcare Officer to manage the health needs of students and staff on campus. The role involves providing first aid, maintaining medical supplies, and collaborating with parents and external healthcare providers. Candidates should have a Nursing diploma and ideally two years of experience. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential for this position, contributing to a safe and healthy school environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Nursing ideally.
• Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Team player comfortable working with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend to illnesses or injuries and render first aid.
• Arrange emergency transport and notify guardians.
• Maintain a stocked sickbay with necessary supplies.
• Be aware of health needs and provide training.
• Communicate with external healthcare providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Nursing with a registered nurse license

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day healthcare of staff and students on campus.

Responsibilities

• Attend to any illness or injuries sustained by students or staff within the campus and render first aid treatment to the patient
• Arrange for emergency transport when necessary and whenever possible accompany the patient to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. Alternatively, arrange for a responsible adult to accompany the patient to hospital
• Notify parents/guardians or next of kin of the patient’s condition and provide assistance whenever possible
• Assist parents in completing School Insurance Forms if medical costs fall under the School Insurance policy
• Complete inhouse Accident Forms for any incidents on site
• Ensure that teachers are aware of health and safety needs in their teaching area and provide training as required
• Provide and maintain a fully stocked sickbay with up-to-date supplies including but not limited to school first aid boxes for use in and out of school
• Collate and maintain an up-to-date file on all students enrolled.
• Inform parents/guardians by letter of any infectious diseases at school and their particulars such as symptoms and incubation period, in consultation with the Head of School and other senior administrators.
• Supply teachers with any information or brochure required for discussions with students
• Provide information to the community on vaccination programs available in Singapore, such as Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• Provide information to the community on tropical diseases such as Dengue, Hemorrhagic fever, Cholera, Malaria, Mycoplasma, H1N1 etc.
• Provide information to the community on medical services available in Singapore
• Support and assist with the school’s Drug Testing policy
• Support students with issues related to smoking, stress, alcohol, sleep withdrawal, eating disorders, depression etc.
• Communicate with external healthcare providers as necessary regarding student treatment
• Attend the School Swim Gala and Sports Days to provide medical coverage
• Prepare a forecast budget for the clinic annually
• Any other duties as assigned by the Academic Directors

Requirements

• You should possess a Diploma in Nursing with a registered nurse license
• You should ideally possess 2 years of experience in Nursing
• You should be able to work at ease with people from different cultural backgrounds
• You should possess good interpersonal skills to build good rapport with students and parents
• You are a team player and are comfortable to work with all departments across the organization