School Nurse at Broadoaks British School

The School Nurse oversees the emotional, mental, physical and social health of students, providing basic health services throughout the school day. The School Nurse manages students by giving medication as needed, working with parents and teachers to create and enforce care plans.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The School Nurse is responsible for providing health services to students when they are at school. They will treat injuries and mild illnesses and also help with preventive care by educating students on how to avoid communicable diseases and having proper hygiene.

RELATIONSHIPS

The School Nurse is selected by the Director/HOS in consultation with the Head of Admin and the Human Resources Manager.

The School Nurse will report to the Head of Admin who will provide strategic leadership and day to day oversight of the School Nurse.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing healthcare to students with mild health problems in the school and on school events
• Carry out periodic temperature checks on all children in the school
• Provide first aid on all cases brought to the medical room
• Ensuring all school health and medical policies are adhered to
• Referral of major incident or accidents appropriately
• Developing and updating policies and documents to improve the healthcare offered in the school
• Carry out weekly weight checks on the Day-care children
• Providing counselling and medical advice to staff
• Maintaining medical records on all children and staff in the school
• Acting as a resource person for classes on health topics
• Administering of medication to staff and children where necessary
• Keeping stock of drugs and medical items and other medical items
• Preparing of dressing packs for providing first aid
• Sterilising of wound dressing equipment for providing first aid
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• Keep track of students’ vaccination records
• Keep track of students with allergies and share with the kitchen department
• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying and emergencies that may occur at school

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Supervise the medical room (including care of sick, injured and distressed individuals until better and further care can be arranged with parents, hospital, dispense drugs as appropriate etc.)
• Review, monitor and record the health status of all students on entry to school in accordance with Health Programme
• Implement and maintain arrangements for first-aid provision
• Monitor/maintain and update student medical/health records
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
• Overseeing infection control measures

PASTORAL CARE

• Devise and implement strategies to ensure that the most vulnerable students and those with particular personal needs/problems are identified and appropriately supported.

COMMUNICATION

• Advise parents and staff on immunisation programmes and outbreaks of communicable diseases.
• Uphold medical confidentiality in line with legal, duty of confidentiality to students and maintain medical records accurately, confidentially and safely.
• Keep records of all accidents to staff/students and visitors

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• To be aware of the importance of accurate, clear and precise documentation.
• To keep all nursing records to a high standard.
• To be responsible for maintaining the medical records of both TTDN and BBS Schools
• To be fully competent with the administration of medication in accordance with relevant protocols.
• To be responsible for all general office procedures in the Medical Room, to include regularly checking emails, voicemail messages and all other administration.
• To be competent with the use of a computer, managing medical records and communicating.
• To be responsible for health and safety issues within the Medical Room whilst on duty.
• To report accidents/injuries to the School Administrator
• To follow procedures for the safe disposal of clinical waste.
• To maintain treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness.
• Update Medical policies and procedures periodically.
• Documenting and reporting of all incidents or accidents and first aid carried out

KEY SKILLS

• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Must have a passion to work with children
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of ill health conditions to render prompt interventions
• Knowledge and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques
• Must have a passion for practical nursing and emergency nursing
• Must be professionally fluent in English and proficient use of a computer

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or any health-related field
• Must have a valid practising nursing licence
• Member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably working in a school
• Must have attended School of Nursing and be an independent nurse
• Additional experience in Paediatrics Health care is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Pharmacology will be an added advantage