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Resident School Nurse at a Reputable Islamic Faith Based School
Applications closed
The published deadline was 27 August 2021. This page is retained for reference; the original application instructions below are historical.
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Position title: Resident School Nurse. Location: Abuja.About the role
Resident School Nurse job opportunity is available at a Reputable Islamic Faith-based School for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.
Overview
- The school nurse is a leader in the school community who oversees all school health policies and programs.
- The school nurse is to provide expertise and oversight of school health services and promote health education.
Responsibilities
- Treat students and staff as needed
- Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
- Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
- Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
- Overseeing infection control measures
- Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school
- Perform hearing, vision and other health screenings
- Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans
- Consult with teachers, school administrators and other school staff regarding student care
Experience and qualifications
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least two years nursing experience.
- Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
- Ability to work independently or with others
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Ability to assess situations and act quickly
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work with, care for and supervise young people
- High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour
- The Nurse will be required to reside in the school
Application deadline
27th August, 2021.
Application details
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
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