School Nurse

Job description / Role

Education

Job description

GEMS Royal Dubai School is looking to recruit a UAE national that holds a nursing qualification to join the existing school clinic.

This role will support the health, hygiene, and wellbeing of students and staff of the school, in compliance with regulations and rulings of the Ministry of Health.

Key accountabilities:

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS core values.
• Ensure that students and parents adhere to, and are well informed of immunization programs as per Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Monitor the maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene within the school, particularly in areas such as the cafeteria, washrooms, and swimming pools.
• Be available to students and staff to address their immediate medical needs, providing a source of medical advice.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records of all students as regulated by the Ministry of Health.
• Establish procedures for providing first aid in cases of accidents or illness on the school campus or during school functions.
• Refer accidents or illness appropriately to the school doctor or hospitals, and inform parents and the school principal.
• Be present for all student-related activities on campus.
• Keep up to date with current medical practices and regulations, as prescribed by governmental authorities.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by your line manager or principal.

This role is a term time only role.

• Must have a recognized and approved BSc Nursing or a 3-year General Nursing Certificate, preferably with a Ministry of Health license.
• Current up-to-date knowledge of worldwide medical and healthcare practices.
• Excellent English language skills.
• The ability to remain calm in cases of emergency and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times.
• A logical and relaxed individual able to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Please note on this occasion we are only accepting applications from UAE nationals with a family book.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education

Nursing degree

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