School Nurse

Purpose of the Job The School Nurse will be responsible for providing healthcare services to the students and staff at Good Shepherd International School This role involves ensuring a healthy school environment through preventative care health education and prompt medical attention The nurse will collaborate with the Resident Medical Officer and other staff to monitor and address health-related issues within the school community Duties and Responsibilities Healthcare Delivery Provide day-to-day nursing care in the school hospital under the direction of the Resident Medical Officer Administer basic healthcare and first aid to ill medically fragile and or injured students and staff Monitor and document vital signs administer medications including intramuscular intravenous and intracutaneous injections and manage IV fluids and cannulas Develop and implement individualized health plans for students with specific medical needs Plan and implement school health protocols and procedures particularly for emergency situations Conduct health assessments and screenings including vision growth and development check ups Health Counseling Provide ongoing health counseling to students parents and staff on various health-related topics Promote wellness among students and staff through preventive healthcare services such as immunizations Collaboration Communication Collaborate with parents students resident medical officers and external consultants to promote necessary treatment and comply with legal and medical requirements Chaperone students and staff to medical consultations outside the school campus as required Maintain open communication with the Resident Medical Officer and school administration regarding the health status of students and staff Attend school meetings and participate in-service training sessions Documentation Compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date health records including immunization records health care plans and medical emergency cards Prepare and submit reports on student health activities compliance with district and state health regulations and other relevant matters Report cases of suspected child abuse and students with reportable contagious diseases to the resident medical officer Ensure compliance with medical laws and school policies regarding student medications and health services Skills Required Proficient in nursing and medical skills including the ability to monitor vital signs administer injections and handle emergency situations independently Knowledge of emergency medications and CPR procedures Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students parents and staff Meticulous attention to detail and a compassionate empathetic bedside manner Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel and email tasks Qualifications Required Minimum qualification of General Nursing and Midwifery GNM Preferred B Sc in Nursing More than 2 years of nursing experience preferably in a boarding school or a hospital environment Registration Certificate from the concerned Nursing Council Working Hours The position requires flexibility including working evenings overnights weekends and during school holidays trips and expeditions The nurse will work 6 days per week including Saturdays and Sundays when necessary Days off will be weekly once flexible and determined in consultation with the Resident Medical Officer Participation in all aspects of school life including pastoral care and the extra-curricular program is expected No additional payment or time off in lieu will be provided for overnight trips as these are inherent aspects of the nursing role in a residential school Working Conditions Environment Office and outdoor environments with minimal temperature variations Physical Demands Significant lifting carrying pushing and or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and or crawling hearing and speaking to exchange information visual acuity significant fine finger dexterity Hazards Exposure to blood and body fluids Other Considerations Candidates must demonstrate energy and enthusiasm in participating in the life of a busy residential school and must be prepared to take on residential responsibilities as part of their role Note The employee will be provided single occupancy within the campus