School Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Nurse to join a School in Wetherby and provide comprehensive healthcare services to our diverse student body. You will play a crucial role in promoting the physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being of our students, empowering them to thrive in their learning journey. The candidate would need to be available 20 hours a week (hours can be flexible but will need to work over the school lunch break Monday-Friday).Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including assessment, treatment, and medication administration.
• Manage health records and implement health plans for individual students.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, teachers, and other school staff to ensure students' health needs are met.
• Develop and deliver health education programs on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, safety, and mental health.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.
• Advise on accommodations for students with chronic health conditions or disabilities.
• Participate in school-wide health initiatives and contribute to the development of health policies.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Public Health Nurse with a valid NMC OR Nurse with appropriate experience as a School Nurse
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Strong understanding of child development and health issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children.

To Apply:

Please email your CV or click apply below.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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