School Nurse

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Job Purpose

Support the school in managing all health-related issues and in maintaining appropriate systems that fulfill DHA/HAAD compliance requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Deal with students’ health issues including administering drugs, vaccines and other appropriate treatments
• Check on lunch boxes and the food served in the school canteen to support the school’s agenda on maintaining a healthy living environment; as well as undertaking healthy eating talks with students
• Support Health and Safety in school by liaising with Facilities Manager on regular checks
• Manage all issues with DHA/HAAD including compliance, approvals and statistics
• Make sure all First Aid Kits are appropriately maintained
• Undertake School Medicals with specific year groups
  Communicating with Parents regarding health and safety issues
• Administer vaccinations in the school (DHA/HAAD approved only)
• Communicate and liaise with Children’s Health department at the DHA/HAAD
• Support, manage and caring for children with very specific health issues e.g. diabetic students
• Member of the Health and Safety Committee
  Support and work closely with the school on Child Protection
  Input clinic visits into proactive system

Education: Appropriate Nursing qualification and DHA / HAAD approved

Experience: 2 years’ experience of Nursing in a recognized environment e.g. Hospital / School Clinic

Competencies:

• An extensive knowledge of Primary Health Care in particular in relation to families and children
• Ability to advise and support colleagues in practical application of effective and efficient health care for young people

Attributes:

• Caring and empathetic with an affinity for working with young people
• Non-judgmental and approachable
• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of confidentiality