School Nurse

REF 1747371

01.03.2025 | Dubai | full time

Description: We are looking for a school nurse that will be responsible for the healthcare of our students and staff members. Some of the school nurse’s responsibilities will include teaching classes on nutrition and health and developing healthcare initiatives for the school.

To be successful as a school nurse, you must be knowledgeable in principles and practices underlying professional nursing and remain up to date with current trends in the specialized field of school health.

School Nurse Responsibilities:

-Utilizing existing resources to provide appropriate healthcare to students and staff.
-Assessing the status of student and staff immunization documentation, when necessary.
-Promoting an optimal level of wellness among students and staff by providing preventative healthcare services, such as immunizations.
-Developing and implementing health plans for students with specific health needs.

Requirements: Requirements and skills
Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
Keep track of students’ vaccination records
Update students’ medical history
Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
Ensure compliance with national and local health laws

Provisions: Salary: to be discussed; Medical insurance provided; Accommodation