- The Senior School Nurse is responsible for leading and managing all student health services across the campus while ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for students and staff.
- This role combines direct nursing care, health education, safeguarding, emergency preparedness, leadership, medical administration, staff coordination, and strategic planning.
- The Senior School Nurse will oversee the school clinic operations, supervise health procedures, coordinate with internal departments and external healthcare providers, and ensure compliance with school policies, health regulations, and confidentiality standards.
- The role requires strong leadership, initiative, professionalism, and the ability to respond effectively to both routine and emergency medical situations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Student Health Care Management
Provide comprehensive nursing care and medical support for students.
- Review and respond to daily medical reports from the Residential Team.
- Assess, monitor, and follow up on students with medical concerns or ongoing health conditions.
- Observe students of concern in classrooms, dormitories, dining areas, and during activities.
- Administer prescribed and authorized medications according to school procedures and medical guidelines.
- Verify all medications brought onto campus and communicate with parents regarding medication purpose, dosage, and instructions.
- Ensure all medication administration records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
- Provide first aid and emergency treatment when necessary.
- Coordinate referrals and transportation to clinics, hospitals, or specialists when required.
- Follow up in person and by phone with injured or seriously ill students.
- Maintain emergency contact information and updated medical records for all students.
- Ensure all student health records are accurately maintained within the central database.
- Identify and respond to communicable diseases or health risks affecting the student body.
- Prepare and distribute health notices and communications to parents and staff regarding student health concerns.
- Leadership and Supervision
Lead and manage the overall operation of the school clinic.
- Serve as the senior health professional on campus.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to Residential Team members regarding student health care practices.
- Develop and implement clinic procedures, protocols, and best practices.
- Monitor staff compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to student welfare planning.
- Mentor and support junior medical staff, assistants, when applicable.
- Coordinate health-related training sessions for staff.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
Develop, implement, and regularly review emergency medical response plans.
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