School Nurse (Immediate)

At The Perse School (Singapore), we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment, inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepare for a fulfilling and successful future.

To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a unique educational approach that places our values at the heart of everything we do. Developed over 400 years, The Perse Way guides us as we continually look forward, shaping an exceptional education for the future.

The Role

The Perse School (Singapore), is seeking for a School Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing healthcare services to students, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being while at school. The nurse plays a key role in managing and promoting health education, addressing medical needs, and responding to health emergencies.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Provide medical support for the whole school.
• Maintain and replenish medical supplies, including first aid kits, according to standard requirements.
• Ensure all medical equipment in the school wellness centre is functioning properly.
• Conduct examinations of unwell students or staff members who require immediate medical attention.
• Administer care according to established medical standards and protocols.
• Inform parents and school administrators about students' conditions and updates on their health status.
• Coordinate the transfer of students or staff to the nearest hospital’s Emergency Ward, following standard procedures, and ensure parents are notified to meet at the hospital.
• Maintain accurate records of each medical case attended to.
• Identify students who fall ill frequently or have infectious diseases, and report findings to the school administration for further action.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a enrolled nurse; pediatric or child health experience preferred.
• Experience working in an international school is preferred.
• Diploma in Nursing.

Safeguarding:

The Perse School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including reference checks, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, and verification of qualifications and employment history.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all staff are required to uphold the school’s safeguarding policies, attend regular training, and promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Any gaps in employment must be explained, and candidates should be prepared to discuss their approach to safeguarding in education as part of the recruitment process.

Disclaimer

The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work for individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks beyond their usual responsibilities as needed.