Our client is seeking an experienced Nurse who will work in the school clinic to provide for comprehensive health, hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils and staff of the school.
Our client is looking for a young, energetic and passionate individual to fill the position of a School Nurse.
Job Purpose / Summary:
The nurse will be responsible for the health, hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils.
The jobholder will ensure all health requirements of the pupils and staff are met, lead in developing and implementing preventative hygiene processes and procedures; administering of first aid; record keeping and providing informative measures.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, current salary and benefits package indicating the Job Title as the email subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 20th August 2014.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
The jobholder will ensure all health requirements of the pupils and staff are met, lead in developing and implementing preventative hygiene processes and procedures; administering of first aid; record keeping and providing informative measures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain a minimum level of cleanliness and hygiene within the school, particularly in areas such as the kitchen, washrooms and all the common facilities.
- Assess the patient’s needs for nursing services and treatment.
- Ensure the school’s medical supplies are maintained at an optimal level.
- Verify and maintain information relating to patients treatment records.
- Keeping records of drugs and supplies.
- Advise and recommend to the school administration on preventive hygiene measures and standard practices.
- Prepare and submit a quarterly budget for the school’ nursing centre.
- Take charge and full responsibility for the school’s nursing centre operations and equipment.
- Address immediate medical needs for staff or pupils and advice on further medical treatment.
- Maintain comprehensive and up to date medical records of all the pupils as regulated by the Ministry of Health.
- Establish procedures for administering first aid in cases of accidents or illness in and out of the school’s premises.
- Ensure the school’s key personnel have the prerequisite basic first aid skills.
- Liaise with the school’s doctor, hospital and any other medical service providers.
- Refer accidents or illness appropriately to the school doctor or hospitals and be the first point of contact for parents and the school administration.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Science of Nursing or holder of a Ministry of Health Certificate.
- Should be enrolled or registered as a community health nurse from a recognised training institution.
- First Aid training will be an added advantage.
- Be registered and licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Conversant with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Have at least 2-3 years working experience in General Nursing.
- Have a good knowledge of current, up-to-date knowledge of worldwide medical and healthcare practices.
- Personal Attributes
- Strong warm and pleasant personality.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm in cases of emergency.
- Can cope with pressure
- Has passion for children.
- Integrity and courteous.
- Can train, mentor, coach and lead projects/initiatives.
How to Apply for the School Nurse Job:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, current salary and benefits package indicating the Job Title as the email subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 20th August 2014.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.