The posting
Job Summary
As a School Nurse at SPGS International School (Singapore), you will be responsible for managing the School's Medical Centre, providing professional nursing care and promoting the health, safety and well-being of students and staff. You will work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, parents and external healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, supportive and healthy school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the School's Medical Centre, ensuring the provision of professional and timely medical care to students, staff and visitors.
- Assess and manage illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies, providing appropriate first aid, treatment and referrals when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student medical records, including health assessments, medical conditions, treatments and medication administration.
- Develop and implement individual healthcare plans for students with additional medical needs, including allergies, asthma, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
- Communicate effectively with parents, teachers and healthcare professionals regarding students' health and medical requirements.
- Ensure the safe storage, administration and management of medications, medical equipment and supplies.
- Monitor communicable diseases, advise on infection prevention measures and support the School's response to health-related incidents and outbreaks.
- Coordinate and deliver health education initiatives, first aid training and well-being programmes for students and staff.
- Support medical risk assessments and provide nursing advice for school excursions, sporting events and outdoor education activities.
- Collaborate with pastoral care, counselling and learning support teams to promote students' physical, emotional and mental well-being.
- Develop, review and implement school health policies, emergency procedures and medical protocols in accordance with relevant Singapore regulations.
- Advise school leadership on health-related risks, emergency preparedness and crisis management.
- Uphold the School's safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
- Contribute actively to the wider school community and undertake other reasonable duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB), holding a valid Practising Certificate.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in paediatric, community health or school nursing.
- Current certification in First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or willingness to obtain the required certifications.
- Sound knowledge of child and adolescent health, emergency care, infection control and chronic medical condition management.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgement and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting student well-being.
Desirable
- Previous nursing experience in an international school or educational institution.
- Additional qualifications or training in paediatric nursing, public health or adolescent health.
- Experience managing a school medical centre, including medical supplies, equipment and budgets.
- Experience developing individual healthcare plans and supporting students with complex medical needs.
- Familiarity with Singapore's healthcare regulations, infectious disease management and reporting requirements.
- Experience conducting first aid training, health education and school-wide wellness programmes.
- Experience supporting school excursions, outdoor education activities and emergency response planning.
Commitment to Safeguarding
SPGS International School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, qualification verification and relevant criminal background checks.
