School Nurse Vacancy at the Riverbank School


Posted on: Mon 13-09-2021

The Riverbank School - We are committed to raising God fearing Child leaders who would aim for excellence in all their endeavor. We offer a Christian and family approach to care and education that will ensure full academic potential is realized in every individual child.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: School Nurse

Location: Lagos

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
  • Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
  • 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  
  • Take medical record of visitors coming into the compound (e-copies) after peak period in the morning  
  • 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.

Application Closing Date

30th September, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.