We are seeking to recruit a School Nurse to work as part of our Medical Centre Team. The primary function of the jobholder will be to provide safe and up to date first aid and medical care of pupils at the College in line with the College’s First Aid Policy and in accordance with the published National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.
Responsibilities
Nursing:
* Working as part of a team to ensure there is cover as necessary in the Medical Centre.
* Undertaking the triage, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of injuries and illnesses in accordance with agreed protocols.
* Providing emergency care to pupils and, where necessary, staff and visitors to the College.
* Providing nursing advice to House and College staff as requested.
* Facilitate the organisation of routine vaccination programmes in liaison with West Sussex Immunisation Team, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.
* Detailed knowledge of and adherence to Child Protection Protocols within the College, discussing any concerns with the Senior Nurse and the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Providing ‘back-up’ first aid support during sporting events, as and when required to do so, in liaison with Player Welfare Team.
* Acting as one of the College’s designated First Aiders under H & S legislation.
* Supervising the surgeries held by the College doctor(s) and the College counsellors.
* Arranging outpatient visits for pupils, as and when required....