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School Nurse
Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej مدارس دبي الخوانيج
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
1 months ago
NursingDHA/HAAD ComplianceFirst AidVaccination AdministrationChild HealthCommunication
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About the Role
Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej is seeking an experienced School Nurse to support student and staff health and wellbeing. The role requires a DHA/HAAD approved nursing qualification and 2 years of nursing experience.
Key Skills for This Role
NursingDHA/HAAD ComplianceFirst AidVaccination AdministrationChild HealthCommunication
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Appropriate Nursing qualification and DHA / HAAD approved
- 2 years’ experience of Nursing in a recognized environment e.g. Hospital / School Clinic
- 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
- Caring and empathetic with an affinity for working with young people
- Non judgmental and approachable
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of confidentiality
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej is looking for an experienced School Nurse to join their dynamic school community.
- The role is vital in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of students and staff.
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.
Qualifications
- Appropriate Nursing qualification and DHA / HAAD approved.
- 2 years’ experience of Nursing in a recognized environment e.g. Hospital / School Clinic.
- 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.
- Caring and empathetic with an affinity for working with young people.
- Non judgmental and approachable.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High degree of confidentiality.
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