School Nurse at Total Child School

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Classroom rounds and checking of pupils as regards to their personal hygiene.
• Collecting all prescribed drugs for safe keeping and proper administration.
• Supervision of pupils during P.E. and break time.
• Administering first aid treatment to sick children and staff and also observation of any change in condition.
• Sending of medical newsletter to inform parents and guardian of outbreak and precautions to be taken.
• Ensuring that any pupil affected by any communicable infection is kept at home and a medical clearance certificate is required before such pupil is admitted back in the school.
• Hourly monitoring of toilets.
• Thorough inspection of play equipment and playing grounds on daily basis.
• Daily inspection of water dispensers, water bottles and ensuring regular supply of water refills.

Minimum Requirements

• A good University Degree in Nursing or a Registered and certified Nurse from a reputable school.
• Minimum of 2 years cognate experience.
• Previous experience in similar role in a school will be highly regarded.

Required Skills:

• A friendly personality
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Sound decision making
• Tact and absolute discretion in dealing with all matters.
• Able to respond calmly, quickly, and willingly to urgent and unexpected requests.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft office tools.