School Nurse at Westerfield College

Westerfield College is the best sixth-form school in Nigeria. We are a post-secondary institution of further education, providing in-country international pathway programmes leading into degrees at a number of the best universities in the UK, USA, Canada, West Indies and Europe. The overall purpose of our programme is to develop students who can thrive academically, sensitively and holistically in a range of universities and rapidly changing global environment. These programmes are specifically designed to meet the needs of international universities but more importantly, the need as a student.

We are recruiting candidates for the position below:

Job Title: School Nurse

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily health support and first aid to students and staff.
• Manage medical records and administer prescribed medications.
• Assess and respond to illnesses or injuries, referring to external services when necessary.
• Promote health education and hygiene awareness among students.
• Liaise with parents, guardians, and healthcare providers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health, and safety policies.

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• First aid certification and experience handling minor and emergency medical situations.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and professional, especially under pressure.
• Previous experience working with children or in a school/boarding setting.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to provide health education and wellness support.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: hr@modgroup.org or hr2@modgroup.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.