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Role Overview
School Nurse at King's College Hospital London. The school nurse supports student success by providing basic health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting.
Role Purpose
The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students while promoting a healthy school environment. The role is vital in health education, disease prevention, and safeguarding, ensuring that students are fit to learn and thrive. The school nurse serves as a link between the school, families, and the wider healthcare community, advocating for the wellbeing of every child.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide nursing care and implement first aid measures for students and staff as required.
- Administer daily medications and nursing procedures as prescribed by physicians.
- Deliver evidence-based care in adherence to Dubai Health Authority (DHA) guidelines.
- Take responsibility for assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of student care.
Immunisation & Health Screening
- Plan and provide vaccinations for students in line with schedules.
- Implement and record screening programmes, informing parents when further evaluation is required.
- Manage student referrals and ensure parents are kept updated with all relevant health information.
Health Records & Compliance
- Establish, update, and maintain accurate student health and immunisation records.
- Prepare and maintain student clinic records, ensuring timely reporting.
- Follow DHA protocols and instructions for school clinics.
- Maintain strict student confidentiality at all times.
Reporting & Governance
- Submit reports as required to DHA and the School Senior Management Team.
- Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Emergency Response
- Initiate and manage emergency procedures for students and staff when necessary.
Health Education & Wellbeing
- Contribute to health education initiatives for students and parents.
- Develop and implement "Kid's Club" activities to promote wellbeing.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and the local community.
General Duties
- Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by the organization or line manager, even if not explicitly listed in this job description, to meet operational needs and support specific objectives of your department and organization.
Qualifications & Experience
- UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Degree in Nursing with a minimum two years course duration.
- Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia.
- Minimum two years of work in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to manage digital documentation and communication effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and stakeholders.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, ensuring goals are met in dynamic environments.
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