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Job Description
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.
We are seeking an experienced School Nurse to join one of our Dubai Schools and play a vital role in fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for our school community.
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
Skills Description
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
Job Details
Job Title
School Nurse
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job City
Dubai
Job Role
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Residence Location
United Arab Emirates
Dubai Schools Al Barsha
The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha, Mirdif & Nad Al Sheba Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools by 2026.His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council has launched “Dubai Schools” to support the education systemin Dubai, through introducing a new model of schools with international education standards, focused on Arabic literacy, science and technology, UAE culture and Islamic studies.Dubai Schools aim to provide high-quality accessible education for students in Dubai. We do this by adopting principles of excellence in education through internationally recognized curricula delivered by reputable private sector operators. This unique partnership between the government and privatesector is represented by Taaleem during the first phase. It optimizes the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and goals to achieve the Dubai Government agenda which aims at ensuring that every student has access to high-quality education and, therefore, becomes a fulfilled and supported individual equipped with the right skills for the knowledge-based and competitive economy of the future.