School Nurse

Job Purpose

To provide professional, compassionate, and responsive nursing care to students and staff of the College, working closely with the Doctor attached to the College Hospital to promote the health and wellbeing of the school community, provide first aid and routine nursing care, monitor patients, and ensure timely medical attention and follow-up for cases requiring the Doctor’s intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, basic nursing care, and immediate attention to students and staff who become ill or sustain injuries within the College premises.
• Work closely with the College Hospital Doctor in assessing, managing, monitoring, and following up students and staff with health concerns.
• Refer cases requiring medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or further clinical intervention to the College Hospital Doctor promptly.
• Implement nursing instructions and treatment plans prescribed by the College Hospital Doctor within the scope of professional nursing practice.
• Monitor patients receiving treatment and promptly report any changes, deterioration, or concerns to the College Hospital Doctor.
• Assist the College Hospital Doctor during medical consultations, examinations, procedures, and other clinical activities where required.
• Maintain appropriate communication with the College Hospital Doctor regarding patients’ medical conditions, treatment progress, and follow-up needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the Doctor’s instructions, applicable professional standards, and College healthcare policies.
• Monitor students and staff with known medical conditions and ensure that their care is appropriately coordinated with the College Hospital Doctor.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and immediately involve the College Hospital Doctor or arrange appropriate emergency medical support where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of consultations, treatments, medications administered, injuries, illnesses, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Ensure that relevant medical information is made available to the College Hospital Doctor when required for appropriate clinical management.
• Communicate with parents or guardians regarding students’ health concerns, treatment, referrals, and follow-up, as directed by the College Hospital Doctor or in accordance with College policy.
• Maintain and regularly inspect the College clinic, first-aid boxes, medical equipment, and healthcare supplies.
• Ensure that medical equipment and supplies are properly stored, maintained, and replenished when necessary.
• Monitor the general health, hygiene, and sanitation conditions of the College and promptly report health-related concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Support the College Hospital Doctor in conducting health education programmes, medical screenings, health talks, and other preventive healthcare initiatives.
• Promote good personal hygiene, nutrition, healthy lifestyle practices, and general health awareness among students and staff.
• Assist in implementing infection-prevention and control measures within the College.
• Support the College Hospital Doctor in developing and implementing appropriate emergency-response and healthcare procedures for the College.
• Provide medical support during school activities, sporting events, examinations, excursions, and other College programmes when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students’ and staff members’ medical information and records.
• Participate in regular meetings or briefings with the College Hospital Doctor and relevant members of Management concerning healthcare matters.
• Maintain professional knowledge through relevant training and continuing professional development.
• Comply with the standards and ethical requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), College policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Perform other healthcare-related duties reasonably assigned by the College Hospital Doctor or School Management, within the scope of professional nursing practice.

Reporting and Working Relationship

The School Nurse shall work in close collaboration with and under the clinical direction of the Doctor attached to the College Hospital on matters requiring medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management.

The Nurse shall also maintain effective communication with College Management, teachers, and other relevant healthcare personnel to ensure appropriate and coordinated care for students and staff.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Registered Nurse qualification from a recognised institution.
• Current registration and practising licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Previous experience in paediatric, school, community, clinic, hospital, or general nursing is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of first aid, basic emergency response, infection prevention, and health promotion.
• Ability to effectively implement prescribed treatment and nursing care plans.
• Strong observation, assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognise situations requiring prompt referral to the College Hospital Doctor or emergency medical services.
• Compassionate, patient, responsible, and approachable disposition.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential, and well-organised medical records.
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, parents, teachers, Management, and healthcare professionals.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close professional collaboration with the College Hospital Doctor.