JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Provide first aid care and health assessment
Write care plans and coordinate the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions
Communicate with teachers and staff to ensure the safety and well-being of students
Administer medications and monitor delegated medication administration
Assist in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education)
Coordinate and provide vision and hearing screenings
Educate and train staff on: asthma, life-threatening allergies, diabetes, and blood borne pathogens
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing our students’ wellness and offering health-related support as needed.
Offer First-aid and care to students with acute and/or chronic health problems and coordinate referrals to the nearest/preferred health facilities.
Perform health screenings to detect health issues.
Lead wellness/health-related initiatives to provide health education to students, staff and parents.
Oversee infection control measures within the school.
Supervise and/or administer medications brought to school by students.
Make courtesy follow-up calls to parents of children absent from school due to illness.
Liaise with the medical staff at the nearest private hospital and update school’s hospital referral list
Create and manage incident documents on all students confidentially.
Collect and record data daily on illnesses and injuries, flag multiple occurrences and escalate to School Leadership with a proposal on how to address the cases and prevent future cases.
Collect student allergy information and make follow-up on the same. Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other stakeholders (e.g. clinicians and paramedics) in matters related to health and wellness.
Escalate any medical issues and injuries with the School Leadership.
Responsibly keep and manage inventory of medical equipment and supplies.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
A Diploma or Degree in nursing with great people skills.
A least 3 years’ experience working as a pediatric nurse.
A professional, flexible and conscientious registered nurse with the ability to build a harmonious, energetic and cohesive relationship with students and co-workers.
Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
Able to work in a school setup and comfortable with children and their health and safety
Be a team player & can work in a busy and entrepreneurial environment
The dateline for application is 31st July 2023.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to hr@brainston.sc.ke using the position as the subject of the email.
Apply via :
hr@brainston.sc.ke
