School Nurse at S-TEE Cambridge College

S-TEE Cambridge College - This is the Cambridge Arm of the Mainstream school (S-TEE Schools). Our students are tutored on the British Curriculum and Nigerian Curriculum in preparation for their Cambridge Examinations. We are located in Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos State. We work with highly trained educators, who most times are British Council certified.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Nurse

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• A school nurse is very important to the daily operation of a school. Emergency and non-emergency situations occur that require the attention of a trained professional in the field of nursing.
• A school nurse has the luxury of performing his or her daily duties in a warm, relaxed environment.
• The assistance of a school nurse is greatly appreciated by every person on the school’s campus.

Job Description

• A school nurse provides healthcare for school-aged students within an educational system. He or she handles the daily health issues that occur with students who attend the school.

Daily responsibilities of a school nurse may include:

• Teaching classes on nutrition and health
• Assessing the status of a student’s immunization documentation and creating health plans for individuals with specific health needs
• Providing healthcare initiatives within the school
• Handling minor health issue that occur on a daily basis
• Dispensing students’ prescribed medications
• Providing information regarding the normal development of humans
• Providing regular dental, hearing, and vision screenings
• A school nurse usually has an office in which to work and treat the students.
• In addition to working with students, school nurses have other responsibilities, completing medical paperwork, and attending various school meetings.

Requirements
The certification requirements for a school nurse vary by state. According to the National Board of School Nurses (NBCSN), a school nurse must meet the following requirements:

• Earn a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in a Health related or Nursing field.
• At least 5 years work experience.
• Pass a nursing certification exam.
• Work in school health services or an area related to school health services.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2022.