Head School Nurse – Immediate Start

We are looking to hire a Head School Nurse at Sunmarke School for an immediate start. This position performs administrative and professional nursing duties in the delivery of health care to the students of Sunmarke School. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Develop a plan for all aspects of student health and safety.

• Coordinate services with the school Doctor.

• Managing the Medical Centre and the School Nurse 

• Monitor student health records and data, including immunizations, documentation of medication administrations, confidential documents

• Obtain & maintain health information for all children and staff.

• Collect and report data for statistical reports as required.

• Provide a health services report as required to the Principal, Operations Manager or the HSE Officer and keep him/her advised of any exceptional health matters that may arise.

• Assist in the prevention, identification, and management of the school community communicable disease control.

• Provision of direct healthcare to students and staff.

• Provide screening and referral for health conditions. 

• Provide leadership for the provision of health services.

• Promote a healthy school environment

• Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and health care providers.

• Prepare student documentation required for registrations with relevant government bodies and coordinate any outstanding documentation with relevant staff.

• Monitors and reviews immunization records for compliance to DHA and school policies. 

• Provide health education directly to individual students, groups of students or classes.

• Assist with developing school policies regarding overall school health and safety.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal, Operations Manager or the HSE Officer

Job specification:

• Qualified Nurse aged 25-45 years

• Must have valid DHA license. 

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Head Nurse

• Good communication skills

• Basic MS Office knowledge for maintaining records and  filing system

Only applicants who have valid DHA license as Registered Nurse will be considered for the role. 

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings 

Application Closing Date: 30th September 2020

Appointment Start Date: Immediate