The job holder is responsible for providing health services to students when they are at school – treat injuries and mild to acute sickness, and support learners with chronic illnesses. This role includes managing health records, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and creating a safe and healthy school environment.
- Minimum Qualification :Diploma
- Experience Level :Mid level
- Experience Length :3 years
School Nurse
Location: Athi River Campus, Athi River, off Mombasa Road
Reports to: Principal
About the School: Founded in 2009, Diamond Junior School is a values-based institution that presently caters for Kindergarten & Primary levels using the CBC curriculum. The School is passionately committed to developing learners to be contributing members of the wider community.
Vision: We strive to equip and inspire children to rise to their full God-given potential.
Mission: To offer excellence in Academics, Sports, Arts, Technology, and beyond, cultivating positive character traits and inspiring global citizenship.
Job Summary: The job holder is responsible for providing health services to students when they are at school – treat injuries and mild to acute sickness, and support learners with chronic illnesses. This role includes managing health records, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and creating a safe and healthy school environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
● Assess and provide basic healthcare to learners in case of minor injuries and illnesses.
● Administer prescribed medications according to physicians’ instructions and parent consent.
● Develop health plans for learners with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
● Maintain up-to-date and confidential health records for all learners.
● Respond to medical emergencies and administer first aid or CPR, and coordinating with emergency service providers as needed.
● Create a clean and comfortable sickbay area.
● Keep track of learners’ vaccination records.
● Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases).
● Contacting parents when learners are ill or injured.
● Work closely with teachers and parents to ensure learners’ well-being.
● Determining when children might need additional care from a physician or specialist.
● Ensure compliance with government health laws.
● Educate learners, families, and staff about health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, safety, and disease prevention.
● Participate in the development and implementation of school wellness policies and initiatives.
● Prepare and submit detailed weekly reports on health office activities.
Key Skills and Competencies
● Holder of Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution.
● Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya and be in possession of a valid practicing license.
● Working experience as a school or a regular nurse.
● First Aid certification.
● Knowledge in basic Occupational Health and Safety.
● Ability to identify and respond to learners’ needs.
● Strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
● High level of integrity.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with learners, parents, and colleagues.
● Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
● Warm, caring, patient and compassionate.
● Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 26th January 2025
Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted to [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.