The posting
Job Summary
We are looking for a caring, responsible, and proactive School First Aider/Nurse cum Student Support to support the health, safety and well-being of our students. The successful candidate will provide first aid and basic emergency care, maintain students’ medical records, support health-related matters within the school and assist with general student support and school administration.
Key Responsibilities
First Aid and Emergency Care
- Attend to students who are injured or unwell during school hours and provide appropriate first aid or emergency care when required.
- Assist with the management of illnesses and infectious disease cases on campus, including Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), particularly among Early Years students, and COVID-19 cases across all year groups.
- Communicate with parents, teachers, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ illnesses, injuries, and accidents occurring at school.
- Immediately inform parents or guardians when a student sustains an injury or becomes unwell, where appropriate.
- Accompany students to a clinic or hospital in the event of an emergency, when required.
- Monitor students’ well-being during recess, lunchtime, and playtime, including carrying out recess duty.
Sick Bay and First Aid Management
- Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness of the sick bay.
- Conduct monthly stock checks of all first aid kits across the school.
- Ensure first aid supplies are adequately stocked and that all items are within their expiry dates.
- Maintain appropriate stocks of medical and first aid supplies in the sick bay.
Record Keeping and Administration
- Maintain and regularly update the students’ Allergies Register.
- Communicate relevant updates to teachers and staff to ensure students’ medical and allergy information is appropriately managed.
- Maintain students’ medical, illness, and accident records accurately, securely, and confidentially.
- Assist with general administrative duties and documentation as required.
Student Support
- Support students during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Assist with student supervision and support during lunchtime.
- Provide general care and support to students as required.
- Support the front reception desk and respond to enquiries when required.
- Assist with other school operations and administrative duties as assigned.
- Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the School.
Requirements
- Diploma in Healthcare, Nursing, or equivalent qualification; candidates with relevant Advanced First Aid certification may also be considered.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing qualification/certification.
- First Aid certification is preferred.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred.
- Prior experience working in a school or educational setting will be an added advantage.
- Caring, patient, responsible and able to work well with children.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Proficient in using Google Docs, Google Drive and other basic digital tools.
