School Nurse GEMS Education Dubai

GEMS Education is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated School Nurse to join them in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will perform their duties at GEMS Royal Dubai School. This is a priority position within any school in order to ensure a complete care to the students and the maintenance of a healthy school environment. If you find yourself eligible for this position, send your application now.

Role of School Nurse

The role consists of assisting the School Doctor in the physical/medical examination of students, the first aid and emergency care, the prevention and control of communicable diseases and the maintenance of all records and reports.

Responsibilities of School Nurse

• Organize and co-ordinate all medical examinations of students as required by the Ministry of Health.
• Maintain and update files on all students.
• Liaise with the designated school doctors and organize medicals for students in accordance with DHA regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure that the school meets the requirements as stipulated by the DHA.
• Ensure that high standards of safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the school.
• Refer accidents or illness appropriately to hospitals and inform parents and the SLT line manager.
• Notify parents regarding vaccinations required, maintain Hasana register.
• Identify all communicable diseases and notify DHA.
• Ensure that all Medical Room supplies are appropriate and available.
• Responsible for ordering all consumables.
• Be present in the school for all student related activities.
• To maintain an accident report file on internal HSE system.
• Participate and support teaching staff in Health Education.
• To provide up to date information to students on health issues of a general nature.
• Compile and submit monthly school health statistics.
• Liaise with parents and staff concerning specific health problems of children and organize necessary transport for sick/injured students to hospital.
• To be fully up to date on current health trends and treatments.
• To be an integral part of the school community and support school events both off and on site
• Maintain the sick bay as a child friendly area.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a Professional Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field.

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be living in Dubai.
• A valid DHA License.
• Fluency in English.

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