School Nurse Vacancy at the Kids' Court School (2 Openings)


Posted on: Tue 30-11-2021

The Kids’ Court School is a 21st Century School focused on providing a safe and warm environment for future leaders to learn. We offer a blend of the British and the Nigerian Curricula and are located in Surulere Lagos and Opebi, Ikeja. We seek a qualified nurses to join our vibrant team of staff to administer first aid and ensure the general health and well-being of students and staff alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Nurse

Locations: Surulere & Opebi, Lagos

Job Description

  • The ideal candidate will be a female registered nurse with proven experience of working in a school environment for at least one year and up to 3 years post qualification nursing experience.
  • We will also look out for excellent social skills with students and adults as well as a good command of the English language (both written and spoken).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to student’s learning.
  • Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
  • Update students’ medical history
  • Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
  • Ensure compliance with national and local health laws.
  • Conduct routine temperature checks and screenings for all staff and students
  • Collaborate and supervise support staff in periodic sanitation and disinfection of offices, classrooms and school area.
  • Ensure all students, employees and visitors comply with the school COVID-19 prevention guidelines
  • Supervise the cleaners in the primary school and every office around / within the primary building
  • Consult with teachers, school administrators and other school staff regarding student care.

Requirements

  • A First Degree in Nursing.
  • Must be a registered Nurse (RN) and possess relevant license
  • Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience preferably in a school environment
  • Basic knowledge of diverse areas of health including mental health
  • Ability to work independently or with others
  • Ability to communicate well with others
  • Ability to assess situations and act quickly
  • Knowledge of state health regulations
  • Ability to multitask.

Application Closing Date

3rd December, 2021.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who meet these requirements should send their CV to: [email protected] using "College Nurse and your preferred location (Surulere or Ikeja)" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted.