School Nurse at the Riverbank School

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.