School Nurse (2 Months Temp)

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian International School PTE LTD is seeking a licensed school nurse to provide medical support during school activities. You will assess students, administer care, and monitor their condition in the campus clinic, coordinating with parents and school staff.

The role requires Singapore Nursing Board registration with annual certification, CPR/AED certification, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board (annual certification).
• Experience as a Registered Nurse; school environment preferred.
• CPR and AED certifications.
• Positive attitude with initiative.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of students who require medical attention via examination, observation, and vital signs.
• Administer medical care appropriate to the student’s condition.
• Inform parents and school administrators about the student’s condition.
• Arrange transfer to the nearest hospital as per standard procedure.
• Administer medicine and treatments per school policy.
• Monitor student condition in the school clinic before sending home or to class.
• Inform parents verbally or in writing of nursing care rendered.
• Document nursing care in CPOMS.
• Undertake health and safety checks, audits, banned substance tests etc.
• Involve in excursion first aid preparation.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

AED

School healthcare

Calm under pressure

Education

Singapore Nursing Board Registration

Tools

CPOMS

Job description

Key Accountability

Reporting to the Lead Nurse, this role will be responsible for providing medical support for all school-related activities.

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.
• Involve in excursion first aid preparation.

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