School Nurse at Safa Community School

POST: Full-Time School Nurse at Safa Community School, Dubai

Rated 'Outstanding' by KHDA and BSO and winner of the Happiest School in the UAE 2023. In 2019, our school was honoured with the title of 'Best New School in the UAE', in 2021, we were not only shortlisted as a finalist for 'Most Loved' and 'Happiest', but also secured the award for 'Best Value Added' among schools in the UAE for the 2021-2022 academic year. We're proud to maintain one of the highest staff retention rates in Dubai and were recognised as one of the top 15 schools in the UAE according to the Schoolscompared.com survey.

Safa Community School follows the UK curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, boasting a student body of 2,400 (@safa_scs and Safa Community School YouTube). We take immense pride in upholding elevated standards in all aspects of school life, which encompasses exceptional academic progress and a diverse array of extracurricular achievements.

Safa Community School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated, highly qualified and personable full-time School Nurse. The successful candidate will be a skilled practioner who is experienced in working in the international school setting and possess an ability to respond with dedication and care to our students and staff.

The successful applicant will already be resident in Dubai. Only applicants already based in Dubai will be considered.

The Role Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general medical needs of the students and staff.
• Assisting with the compiling of medical files for new students.
• Care for sick or injured students until further care is provided.
• Work with parents, carers, specialists and the school to write and implement Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with complex health needs and long term conditions.
• Assist with ensuring that all student allergy information is kept up to date on the school systems and that catering staff are appropriately informed of any changes.
• Work closely with the Head of Wellbeing and School Counsellor regarding students with mental health concerns.
• Advise the Principal and Senior Leadership Team of school emergency/business continuity plans including a response to outbreaks of communicable diseases and viruses.
• Organise the vaccinations with immunisation teams and inform the parents and staff when and where they will be taking place.
• Ensure that the medical room, facilities and first aid kits throughout the school are maintained and adequately stocked. First aid supplies should be in date and regularly replenished.
• Ensure that any dispensed medication is appropriately administered, stored and recorded in line with the Administering of Medicines policy.
• Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to identify and act to safeguard students at risk of or suffering from any abuse or neglect. Raise any safeguarding concerns with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and record concerns on EduKey.
• Work with staff to ensure appropriate First Aid provision, maintenance of records, accident reporting arrangements and location of first aid boxes, epipens, inhalers and defibrillators.
• Attend, participate in and prepare reports for the school termly Health and Safety Committee.
• Uphold medical confidentiality in line with legal duty of confidentiality to students and maintain medical records accurately, confidentially and safely, in regard to Safa Community School’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Be involved in Health Education for students and parents where required.
• Act in accordance with relevant legislation in the UAE and Dubai, as well as UK guidelines, particularly with regards to educational provision, health and safety initiatives and safeguarding and ensure that all students and staff maintain these standards.

Person Specification

• Registered General Nurses/ Registered Nurses (child)/ Registered Sick Children’s Nurse minimum.
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience, preferably with experience in a school/paediatric environment.
• A&E/ minor injuries/ Urgent care experience.
• Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Diabetes training and experience.
• First aid and medication management.
• Computer literate - experience with iSAMS and EduKey preferable. Competent using MS Word, Excel and/or Google Suite.
• Patient and caring individual comfortable working with children in the age range of two years to eighteen years.
• Possess flexibility and adaptability to manage changing work requirements and varying volumes of work.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively within the team and the organisation.
• Possess good organisational skills and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to show good cultural understanding.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Team player with a “can-do” attitude.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is Monday, 17th June 2024 at 07h00 UAE time.

The application process is: 

• All applications must be submitted on the TES Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.
• Only applicants already based in Dubai will be considered.
• Submit a full resume / CV.   
• Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.   
• Provide at least three referees’ names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.   
• The closing date for all applications is Monday,17th June 2024 at 07h00 UAE time. However, applications will be processed as received, and initial interviews will be arranged for successful candidates as applications are received.   
• Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.

Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.

Important Note: 

Safa Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.