Resident Staff Nurse

We are actively hiring **dedicated and qualified Staff Nurses** to join our school as a campus resident at The Peepal Grove School, Gongivaripalli, Sadum mandal.

**Positions Available**:

- **Resident Staff Nurse**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Certified nursing degree (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing, A.N.M).
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and committed to patient care.
- Single/ready to stay in single accommodation on campus.

**Duties & Responsibilities**1. Healthcare & Medical Duties**
- Provide **first aid and emergency care** to students and staff whenever on campus.
- Administer **medications and treatments** as per prescriptions and standing medical orders.
- Conduct **regular health check-ups** and monitor students with **chronic illnesses** (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.).
- Maintain a **clean, well-stocked infirmary** with necessary medicines and first-aid supplies.
- Maintain all medical equipment in working order and ensure its hygiene for use.
- Track **immunisations and vaccinations**, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Implement **quarantine protocols** during outbreaks of contagious diseases.
- Offer **counselling and health guidance** for minor ailments, injuries, and preventive care.
- Coordinate with **doctors, hospitals, and specialists** for referrals and emergency cases.
- Maintain **confidential medical records** for all students and report health concerns to the **Principal and/or Bursar**.

**2. Emergency & Safety Preparedness**
- Be **on-call for first aid and emergencies** whenever on campus.
- Develop and implement **medical emergency protocols** for injuries, illnesses, and other incidents.
- Train **students and staff in first aid, CPR, and basic health protocols**.
- Ensure **first-aid kits are stocked** across key school areas (dormitories, classrooms, sports grounds, etc.).
- Conduct **health and safety drills** in coordination with school administration.

**3. Procedural & Administrative Responsibilities**
- Maintain a **daily log of infirmary visits** and submit **weekly/monthly reports** to the Bursar.
- Monitor and **replenish medical inventory**, ensuring timely procurement. Track expiry dates of medicines in stock and discard periodically while maintaining the stock of essential medicines and vaccines.
- Liaise with **kitchen staff to accommodate dietary restrictions** for students with medical needs.
- Ensure proper **sanitation and hygiene** in the infirmary and coordinate with housekeeping if required.
- Submit timely monthly reports (by the 1st of every month) on doctor’s visits for timely remuneration to the visiting doctor.
- Reviewing health records and medical requirements of boarding students at the time of returning to school and while departing to home. Confidentiality of medical records is to be maintained.
- Attend **staff meetings** and contribute to discussions on student well-being.
- Ensure compliance with **health and safety regulations** applicable to residential schools.

**4. Mental Health & Wellness Support**
- Identify and address **stress, anxiety, or mental health concerns** in students.
- Work closely with the principal, **teachers and house parents** to monitor students’ emotional well-being by providing inputs proactively.
- Actively promote **healthy lifestyle habits** through awareness sessions on hygiene and nutrition through assemblies and hostel visits.

**5. Campus Engagement**
- **Dine in the school’s dining hall**, ensuring familiarity with students’ health-related dietary needs.
- Provide medical cover in **sports meets, evening sports activities, and other school events**, whenever it does not interfere with core medical duties.
- Provide **medical supervision during outdoor activities, field trips, and school treks**.
- Be a **visible and approachable figure** in the school community to encourage students to seek medical help when needed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pileru, Andhra Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have any experience in child care?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

License/Certification:

- Nursing License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 20/07/2025