School Nurse (6 Months Temp)

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

Job summary

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a licensed RN to provide school health services. You will assess, treat, and monitor students in the clinic, coordinate transfers when needed, and document care accurately in the school system.

Ideal candidates have SNB licensure with yearly certification, CPR/AED credentials, and experience in a school setting; adaptability and composure under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board and yearly certification.
• Experience as a registered nurse; school environment preferred.
• CPR and AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students needing medical attention via examination and vital signs.
• Administer medical care appropriate to the student’s condition.
• Inform parents and school admins about the student’s condition.
• Arrange transfer to nearest hospital per standard procedure.
• Administer medicines and treatments per school policy.
• Monitor student in the clinic before sending home or back to class.
• Inform parents verbally or in writing about nursing care rendered.
• Document nursing care in CPOMS system.
• Undertake health and safety checks and audits, including banned substance tests.
• Assist in excursion first aid preparation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Education

Nursing license (SNB, yearly certification)

Tools

CPR

AED

Job description

Key Accountability

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