Job Descriptions

Support the school in managing all health related issues and in maintaining appropriate systems that fulfill DHA/HAAD compliance requirements • 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 Education: Appropriate Nursing qualification and DHA / HAAD approved Experience: 3 years’ experience of Nursing in a recognized environment e.g. Hospital Competencies: • 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 Attributes: • 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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