School Nurse at Olumawu School

Job Description

• We are looking for a School Nurse that will be responsible for the healthcare of our students and staff members.
• You will also be responsible for educating the students, teachers, and parents on prevention and healthy habits.
• The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional, able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Utilizing existing resources to provide appropriate healthcare to students and staff.
• Promoting an optimal level of wellness among students and staff by providing preventative healthcare services.
• Developing and implementing health plans for students with specific health needs.
• Carrying out health assessments and screening for deficits in the vision, hearing, growth, and/or development of students.
• Planning and implementing school health management protocols and procedures, especially for emergencies.
• Providing referrals, to parents or staff, for intervention and remediation of abnormal or worrying health conditions affecting students.
• Providing ongoing health counseling to students, parents, and staff.
• Updating students’ medical history.
• Ensuring compliance with national and local health laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Licensed Registered nurse
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Educational Technologist.