School Nurse

Middleton International School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is looking for a School Nurse for a maternity cover position from early June to end November 2026. Responsibilities include providing first aid, managing children's health issues, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Nursing and ideally be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board. This role requires great communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent is essential.
• Preference for candidates registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records is critical.

Responsibilities

• Attend to children's injuries and illness as needed.
• Provide first aid and health advice to students and staff.
• Maintain hygiene and stock in the treatment room.

Skills

Able to work well with children

Computer literacy

Education

Minimum Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

State registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board preferred

Job description

Job Description

The School Nurse will do maternity cover and provide a clinically effective and high quality nursing care and welfare service to students, and first aid care to all members of the school community as required. The School Nurse will also provide a holistic approach to the care of children, including health promotion and the assessment and treatment of illness and injury.

Maternity cover duration

Early June 2026 - End Nov 2026 (tentative)

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Attend to children's injuries, illness, and assist in handling outbreak cases, such as hand, food and mouth disease.
• Assist in taking of children temperature daily.
• Provide first aid and emergency care and treatment as required;
• Provide a confidential counselling and health advice service as required;
• Ensure care plans are developed and written for children requiring them, eg. in the case of asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and anaphylaxis;
• Lead and operate procedures for control of infectious diseases;
• Administering medications under protocol, keeping accurate dispensing records;
• Maintain the stock in the treatment room and be responsible for the hygiene and tidiness of the area;
• Follow procedures for the safe disposal of clinical waste;
• Promote health education, and ensure the provision of, and access to, a range of appropriate publicity materials on children health issues;
• Provide health advice to staff organising staff trips;
• Maintain all medical records accurately, confidentially and safely;
• Keep records of all reported accidents in the School
• All other duties which are commensurate with the position of School Nurse.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
• State registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board preferred
• Able to work well with children
• Computer literacy
• Those with relevant experience working in a school environment would be an added advantage

All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.