School Nurse (3 Months Temp)

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide medical support during school activities. Responsibilities include assessing student needs, administering medical care, and maintaining communication with parents. Candidates must be licensed nurses with CPR and AED certifications. A positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with current certification.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Certifications in CPR and AED are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess student's needs for medical attention.
• Administer appropriate medical care to students.
• Inform parents about student's medical condition.

Skills

Licensed registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

Experience working in a school environment

Certified in CPR

Certified in AED

Positive work attitude

Ability to remain calm under pressure

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