JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE / LEAD NURSE

Links to: Learner Services Manager

WHO ARE WE

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community.  We are one big family, striving to create an honest and open community with our learners, parents and peers.  We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently.  Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas.  Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues.  You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our School Nurse is responsible for the overall health and wellness of our school community, attending to individual learners’ needs as well as managing the overall health education landscape to ensure optimum wellbeing.

The Lead Nurse is responsible for monitoring and maintaining a safe and healthy School environment, in cooperation with the Heads of School and the Principal.

SCHOOL NURSE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure First Aid equipment is maintained and within applicable usable dates.
• Regular training courses are available to staff and practices are in place.
• Ensure that equipment, responses, and procedures for Emergency Care is a priority.  This includes examination of patients, administering care, response route and travelling with the patient to the nearest hospital; as well as communication procedures with the parents/guardians and school management.
• Be responsible for clinic maintenance, cover, supplies and overall cleanliness.
• Educate the community on overall Health Programmes that may affect learners’ attendance, for example; head lice, safe mosquito practices, CPR training, etc.
• Attend to individual learners’ medical needs, from medicine administration to awareness of any allergy or condition they may have. Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians, school management and teachers on medical care plans.
• Regular communication with staff on health and wellness of the school community, updating of required records and reports as per school guidelines, and help refine school policies and procedures. 

LEAD NURSE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and report on any medical outbreaks and or anomalies (higher number of cases of illness)
• Liaison with government authorities to report outbreaks, when applicable 
• Report and suggest to School administrators, corrective measures of any findings that need attention
• Develop new policies and procedures, when applicable.
• Coordinate other nurses engaged to work in the School First Aid Centre
• Monitor the number of certified first aid staff and their certification status and and organise relevant training when needed
• Oversee the orientation of new First Aid Center team members
• Ensure the First Aid Center team:
  • Works collaboratively
  • Is always up to date on the latest school policies and procedures and applicable laws/guidelines/practices

A TYPICAL DAY

Our clinic opens from 8am to 4.30pm, we normally arrive earlier to ensure that we are set up and ready for the day. Today, we are holding a Helpers’ Workshop on CPR training, this helps our school community prepare for any emergency that could happen when caring for children.  Break time is a busy period where we administer first aid to children that have injured themselves while playing. We update their records and inform parents/guardians, as required.  We regularly meet with relevant stakeholders (parents, counsellors, teachers, phase leaders, etc) on any recent event, illness or a change in a learner’s condition. Today, we are discussing a support system for a learner with a mental illness and a recent dengue outbreak in a nearby area. Extra-Curricular activities begin from 3.30pm and we have a sports match on the field.  One nurse will remain on-site in the event of any emergency.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in Singapore
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support & AED training
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing
• Experience in an international school or tertiary education environment is an advantage
• Great interpersonal skills

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.