Nurse at Rupetta Academy

Rupetta Academy is a leading modern and efficient online learning platform designed to remove all barriers to a successful learning experience. We are keen on providing qualitative learning experiences by creating and enhancing learning opportunities and resources. We are passionate about impact; we want to create value that touches and improves people’s lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 Weeks

Job Brief

• Rupetta Academy is seeking a qualified, experienced and dedicated Nurse to join our Kids Summer Coding, Swimming, and Chess Club team on a temporary basis for a period of 6 weeks.
• As a Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our young participants by providing first aid, health education, and support during club activities.
• The Nurse will play an important role in creating a safe and secure environment for the kids and providing basic medical support to kids.
• The ideal candidate must be passionate about taking care of children and have a friendly and patient demeanor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision and coordination of skilled nursing care and intervention to kids.
• Monitor the overall physical and mental health of participants.
• Maintain the health of the kids throughout a complete spectrum of care, including treatment of injuries, accidents, and illnesses.
• Developing and implementing preventive health strategies, program, and providing education about health and safety for the kids.
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards and other protocols and procedures in the Club premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of the club environment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to medication administration policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date health records for all club members and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Participating in health education of the kids (and family) when necessary.
• Carrying out administrative procedures and documents (fill in forms, student health files, etc.), and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise.
• The nurse at all time should be present at duty station
• Provide health assessments for students and provide advice and guidance on health, safety and welfare issues.
• Administer first aid and emergency care per medical directives or protocols for students.
• Provide training in recognizing and preventing environmental hazards.
• Maintain adequate medical supplies for the facility.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on student health, safety and welfare issues.
• Develop and implement the kids club health policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain health care plans for students.
• Provide advice,counselling and support to management and students on health and safety issues.
• Monitor the implementation of health and safety regulations and policies.
• Providing health screening services
• Maintain accurate records of student health and safety.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• Valid Nursing licence with a minimum of 4 years experience.
• A qualified and registered Nurse and one who prefers working with children of all ages because some pupils / students are boarders.
• Experience as an Occupational Health Nurse is required.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety measures and legislation.
• Strong understanding of child development and pediatric health issues.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all kids at the Tech Swimmers Club.

Skills and Abilities:

• Candidates must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent observation skills and advanced knowledge in public safety and health standards.
• Candidates must be patient, supportive, compassionate and able to maintain composure and work effectively within groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing care to children in a busy and demanding environment.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.