The School Nurse is responsible for the delivery of basic nursing care to the students’ occurrence daily.  To be a good team player, give full support and services to all students ensuring that the needs of the students are the priority.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist with daily minor injuries that are an everyday occurrence in the school with students ranging in age from 3 years to 18 years old.

• Provide primary care to students with major injuries before arranging for an ambulance to take them to hospital.

• Ensure effective communication and to show patience, calm and caring behavior in dealing with all the students.

• Administering medication to those students who require permanent medication.

• Liaising with parents regarding their children’s illnesses

• Consulting with staff and parents regarding health problems relating to particular students and health issues in the school in general

• Being involved in variety of health related campaigns within the school

• To send the child/ patient to Hospital or to the Company panel clinic and wait until the patient taken care by the family member or by the doctor.

• Promoting personal, social and health education for children

• To provide a monthly  report of number of students and staff visiting the sick bay and any major injuries or dangerous occurrence and reportable diseases to the Principal

• To carry out whatever directions that may be issued from time to time by the Principal  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate / Diploma of Nursing Practice

• Possess Annual Nursing Practicing Cert

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the education industry

• Experience working in a school environment is an added advantage 

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Possess good command of spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia

• Good interpersonal skills 

• Patience, calm and caring

• A good team player