School Nurse

Cognita; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore seeks a qualified School Nurse to join our Health & Safety team on campus. You will provide Health & First Aid services in an international school environment and maintain high standards of care.

You will assess and treat illnesses, administer medications, refer to external medical services when needed, and offer health education to staff, students and parents. Strong English communication and SNB licensure are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse licensed by the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Experience in school health services is preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health & First Aid (H&FA) in an educational setting.
• Maintain standards of best practice in H&FA delivery.
• Maintain H&FA areas as safe and stocked, including restocking First Aid kits.
• Assess and treat illnesses and accidents; refer to outside medical services when warranted.
• Provide first-line counselling and support to students; identify at-risk students and refer as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (Singapore Nursing Board)

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a School Nurse to join our Health & Safety team.

About the Role:

Nursing

• Provide a service of Health & First Aid (H&FA) in an educational institution in an international environment
• Maintain standards of best practice in the delivery of H&FA
• Maintain all H&FA areas as safe and functional including restocking First Aid kits for on and off site needs
• Assess and treat all illness and accidents
• Refer to outside medical services as warranted
• Provide first-line counselling
• Identify and refer ‘Students at risk’ to the relevant parties
• Safely secure and administer medications
• Assess students with special health needs and be aware of those at risk of requiring emergency care
• Act as a resource person to all staff members, students and parents.
• Assist and deliver health promotion and health education to staff, students or parent. Actively promote Healthy Lifestyles issues.
• Assist with student accountability by notifying teachers of students needing sick leave.

Administration

• Contribute to an effective data base and communication between H&FA areas and nurses
• Keep detailed records of service by monitoring student visits
• Maintain professional development including First Aid and CPR skills
• Maintain security of records and equipment
• Assist in the monitoring of illnesses, incidences and accidents; and assess and report hazards

Position Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• Experience working as Registered Nurse in school environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills in English (written & spoken)
• Ability to deliver high quality, timely nursing care to all individuals on campus

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.