School Nurse

Roles and responsibilities

• Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

• School Health and Welfare Staff

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Nursing
• Required Certificates:

  Other Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Holding the Ministry of Health license/ DHA.
• A minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• All Applicants must have a registered DHA license.
• All Applicants must be available in UAE

Job Benefits:

As per the school policy.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• To be responsible for the health, hygiene, and wellbeing of all students and staff of the school.
• Ensuring the school complies with the regulations of the Ministry of Health and all Authorities Departments.

• Medical Knowledge: Strong understanding of childhood illnesses, injuries, and common health issues that affect school-aged children.

• Health Assessment: Ability to assess students' health needs, perform physical examinations, and identify signs of illness or distress.

• First Aid and Emergency Response: Proficiency in providing first aid and managing emergencies, including CPR and emergency medication administration.

• Health Education: Educating students and staff on health topics, including nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and disease prevention.

• Communication Skills: Effective communication with students, parents, and staff to address health concerns and provide information clearly.

• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate health records, including immunizations, health screenings, and medication administration logs.

• Collaboration: Working with teachers, counselors, and other health professionals to support the overall well-being of students.

• Crisis Management: Skills in managing health crises, such as allergies, asthma attacks, or mental health emergencies.

• Confidentiality: Understanding of privacy laws and ethical standards related to student health information.

• Advocacy: Advocating for the health needs of students and promoting a healthy school environment.

Desired candidate profile

• Medical Knowledge: Strong understanding of childhood illnesses, injuries, and common health issues that affect school-aged children.

• Health Assessment: Ability to assess students' health needs, perform physical examinations, and identify signs of illness or distress.

• First Aid and Emergency Response: Proficiency in providing first aid and managing emergencies, including CPR and emergency medication administration.

• Health Education: Educating students and staff on health topics, including nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and disease prevention.

• Communication Skills: Effective communication with students, parents, and staff to address health concerns and provide information clearly.

• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate health records, including immunizations, health screenings, and medication administration logs.

• Collaboration: Working with teachers, counselors, and other health professionals to support the overall well-being of students.

• Crisis Management: Skills in managing health crises, such as allergies, asthma attacks, or mental health emergencies.

• Confidentiality: Understanding of privacy laws and ethical standards related to student health information.

• Advocacy: Advocating for the health needs of students and promoting a healthy school environment.