School Nurse (Maternity Cover, Aug 2026 - Jan 2027) at Middleton International School

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

First Aid, Emergency Care, Health Promotion, Illness Assessment, Injury Treatment, Infectious Disease Control, Medication Administration, Record Keeping, Health Education, Counselling, Care Plan Development, Clinical Waste Disposal, Stock Maintenance, Hygiene, Computer Literacy

Industry

Education Management

Description

Job Description: The School Nurse will assist with maternity cover and provide a clinically effective nursing care to students, and first aid care to all members of the school community as required. The School Nurse will also provide a holistic approach to the care of children, including health promotion and the assessment and treatment of illness and injury. Maternity cover duration: Early Aug 2026 - End Jan 2027 (~5 Months) Job Description Attend to children's injuries, illness, and assist in handling outbreak cases, such as hand, food and mouth disease. Assist in taking of children temperature daily. Provide first aid and emergency care and treatment as required; Provide a confidential counselling and health advice service as required; Ensure care plans are developed and written for children requiring them, eg. in the case of asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and anaphylaxis; Lead and operate procedures for control of infectious diseases; Administering medications under protocol, keeping accurate dispensing records; Maintain the stock in the treatment room and be responsible for the hygiene and tidiness of the area; Follow procedures for the safe disposal of clinical waste; Promote health education, and ensure the provision of, and access to, a range of appropriate publicity materials on children health issues; Provide health advice to staff organising staff trips; Maintain all medical records accurately, confidentially and safely; Keep records of all reported accidents in the School All other duties which are commensurate with the position of School Nurse. Qualification Minimum Diploma in Nursing or equivalent State registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board preferred Able to work well with children Computer literacy Those with relevant experience working in a school environment would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

The School Nurse will provide clinically effective nursing care to students, including first aid for the entire school community, while also assessing and treating illnesses and injuries with a holistic approach. Key duties involve managing student injuries, illnesses, outbreak cases, administering medication under protocol, and developing specific care plans for chronic conditions.