School Nurse: Emergency Care & Wellness Leader

Chinese International School; American Samoa; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese International School is seeking a School Nurse to deliver emergency, routine, and preventative medical care for students and staff on campus. You will maintain confidential health records, ensure compliance with health regulations, and collaborate with the school community to foster a safe and healthy learning environment.

You will lead immunisation programs, screenings, and health education, while coordinating care during sports, trips, and events.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licence required.
• CPR and AED certification (Adult and Paediatric) required.
• Experience of 5+ years clinically, preferably in school or paediatric/emergency settings.
• Excellent English communication and ability to work with diverse school community.
• Strong health assessment and crisis management skills with calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in maintaining confidential medical records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and routine medical care for students and staff.
• Design and monitor policies for safe storage and administration of medications.
• Maintain and replenish first-aid and medical supplies.
• Communicate medical information clearly with students, staff, parents, and administrators.
• Coordinate medical coverage for school events, trips, and activities.
• Assist with vision, hearing, scoliosis, and oral health screenings.
• Organize immunisation programs for students and staff; support vaccination drives.
• Maintain health records and provide health reports and statistics.
• Facilitate school-wide health education and wellness programs.
• Lead CPR, AED, and first-aid training for staff and students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to keep clinical practices current.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Emergency care

Health records management

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

RN licence

CPR/AED certification

CPR/First aid trainer certification (or willing to attain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Chinese International School is seeking a School Nurse to deliver emergency, routine, and preventative medical care for students and staff on campus. You will maintain confidential health records, ensure compliance with health regulations, and collaborate with the school community to foster a safe and healthy learning environment.

You will lead immunisation programs, screenings, and health education, while coordinating care during sports, trips, and events.