Job Description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees,
volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will
be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Position Title School Nurse
Reference: May 2024
Function/Department Health Services
Location: AIS
Manager Title Health Services Manager
Position Type Permanent
Position Status Ful Time
Position Objective
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To provide medical support for all activities conducted at the School
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To ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, teachers, staff and visitors to the premises through
attendance to school safety concerns, allergy and disease control, medical records and maintenance, first aid and
emergency procedures
Responsibilities
General Nursing Duties
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Provide a service of Health & First Aid (H&FA) in an educational institution in an international environment
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Maintain standards of best practice in the delivery of H&FA
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Maintain all H&FA areas as safe and functional including restocking First Aid kits for on and off-site needs
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Maintain a confidential environment
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Assess and treat all illness and accidents (e.g. fractures, head injuries, lacerations, minor cuts and abrasions etc. as they
present to the health centres)
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Refer to outside medical services as warranted
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Provide first-line counselling
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Identify and refer \'Students at risk\' to the Health Services Manager
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Safely secure and administer medications as per school policy or as per medical doctor orders
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Assess students with special health needs and be aware of those at risk of requiring emergency care (e.g. anaphylactic
(allergies) student management and students with medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, cardiac conditions,
epilepsy etc.). Act according to medical plans developed in conjunction with medical professionals and parents as
appropriate.
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Provide health screening services (i.e. Vision Testing, Growth and Development, Hearing Screening)
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Act as a resource person to all staff members, students and parents
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Assist and deliver health promotion and health education to staff, students and parents. Actively promote Healthy
Lifestyles issues
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Assist with student accountability by notifying teachers of students needing sick leave
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Attending camps as medical support (i.e. Local and International Camps)
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Monitor and maintain student vaccination records as per Singapore Health Promotion Board recommendations
Administration
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Contribute to an effective data base and communication between H&FA areas and nurses
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Provide clear, accurate and detailed documentation of all care delivered and communications received
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Maintain professional development including First Aid and CPR skills
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Maintain security of records and equipment
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Assist the Health Services Manager in the monitoring of illnesses, incidences and accidents; and assess and report
hazards
It is the job holder\'s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom they are
responsible, or with whom they come into contact with and compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding Child
Protection Policy and Procedures should be adhered to at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role,
the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home,
they must report any concerns to the School\'s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita
Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.
Position Requirements
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Excellent communication skills in English (written & spoken)
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Maintain CPE in order to provide up to date quality care
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Ability to deliver high quality, timely nursing care to all individuals on campus
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Willingness to attend offsite camps (i.e. Local and International Camps)
Qualifications
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Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) preferred
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Minimum 5 year of experience working as Registered - Paediatric/Child Health, Emergency and School setting
preferred.
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Diploma in Nursing
Contacts
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Students
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Parents
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AIS staff
Working Conditions
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Country role
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School Environment
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Eight hour shifts
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Occasional staff meetings and trainings outside regular working hours
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Occasional weekend cover
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To be flexible and available upon request
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Refer to the school website to see the school calendar with school holiday dates
Terms of Employment
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
employees, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment
background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/poli ce
or equivalent background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries).
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Full-time role depending on needs of the school at any given time
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Working hours (shifts): 7.00am - 4.00pm, 7.30am - 4.30pm , 8.00am - 5.00pm, 9.30am - 6.30pm
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School Holidays: 13 Weeks Hybrid
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Medical Benefits: Group medical insurance
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Sick Leave/Hospitalisation Leave: 60 days hospitalisation leave including 14 days sick leave (pro-rata for part-time)
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Right to work in Singapore: Required
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Reference Check: Required
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Background check: Required
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the role.

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