School First Aider/Nurse & Student Support

Job Summary

We are looking for a caring, responsible, and proactive School First Aider/Nurse cum Student Support to support the health, safety and well-being of our students. The successful candidate will provide first aid and basic emergency care, maintain students’ medical records, support health-related matters within the school and assist with general student support and school administration.

Key Responsibilities

First Aid and Emergency Care

• Attend to students who are injured or unwell during school hours and provide appropriate first aid or emergency care when required.

• Assist with the management of illnesses and infectious disease cases on campus, including Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), particularly among Early Years students, and COVID-19 cases across all year groups.

• Communicate with parents, teachers, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ illnesses, injuries, and accidents occurring at school.

• Immediately inform parents or guardians when a student sustains an injury or becomes unwell, where appropriate.

• Accompany students to a clinic or hospital in the event of an emergency, when required.

• Monitor students’ well-being during recess, lunchtime, and playtime, including carrying out recess duty.

Sick Bay and First Aid Management

• Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness of the sick bay.

• Conduct monthly stock checks of all first aid kits across the school.

• Ensure first aid supplies are adequately stocked and that all items are within their expiry dates.

• Maintain appropriate stocks of medical and first aid supplies in the sick bay.

Record Keeping and Administration

• Maintain and regularly update the students’ Allergies Register.

• Communicate relevant updates to teachers and staff to ensure students’ medical and allergy information is appropriately managed.

• Maintain students’ medical, illness, and accident records accurately, securely, and confidentially.

• Assist with general administrative duties and documentation as required.

Student Support

• Support students during indoor and outdoor activities.

• Assist with student supervision and support during lunchtime.

• Provide general care and support to students as required.

• Support the front reception desk and respond to enquiries when required.

• Assist with other school operations and administrative duties as assigned.

• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the School.

Requirements

• Diploma in Healthcare, Nursing, or equivalent qualification; candidates with relevant Advanced First Aid certification may also be considered.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing qualification/certification.

• First Aid certification is preferred.

• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

• Prior experience working in a school or educational setting will be an added advantage.

• Caring, patient, responsible and able to work well with children.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently and respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.

• Proficient in using Google Docs, Google Drive and other basic digital tools.