• Application Deadline: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: School Nurse


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Classroom rounds and checking of pupils as regards to their personal hygiene.


• Collecting all prescribed drugs for safe keeping and proper administration.


• Supervision of pupils during P.E. and break time.


• Administering first aid treatment to sick children and staff and also observation of any change in condition.


• Sending of medical newsletter to inform parents and guardian of outbreak and precautions to be taken.


• Ensuring that any pupil affected by any communicable infection is kept at home and a medical clearance certificate is required before such pupil is admitted back in the school.


• Hourly monitoring of toilets.


• Thorough inspection of play equipment and playing grounds on daily basis.


• Daily inspection of water dispensers, water bottles and ensuring regular supply of water refills.

Minimum Requirements

• A good University Degree in Nursing or a Registered and certified Nurse from a reputable school.


• Minimum of 2 years cognate experience. Previous experience in similar role in a school will be highly regarded.

Required Skills:

• A friendly personality


• Good written and oral communication skills


• Excellent organization skills


• Sound decision making


• Tact and absolute discretion in dealing with all matters.


• Able to respond calmly, quickly, and willingly to urgent and unexpected requests.


• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft office tools.