School Nurse

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa American International School of Johannesburg Full time

**CAMPUS**:Johannesburg Campus

**DIRECT SUPERVISORS**:Director Operations

**CLOSING DATE**:07 August 2023

**INTRODUCTION**:

- Inspire Learning & Build our better world._

The purpose of AISJ is to provide exceptional educational experiences in a diverse and nurturing environment in order to inspire learning and build a better world. We cultivate an inclusive community of learners so that we empower global citizens to fulfill their future purpose.

**COMMUNITY PRINCIPLES**:
The American International School of Johannesburg fosters a positive school culture, aspires to create a sense of belonging for everyone, and is committed to Community Principles that include:

- _We are better when we act together._
- _Our differences make us stronger._
- _Every voice counts. Every voice matters._
- _Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team._

The American International School of Johannesburg is committed to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our school community, and we are continually furthering our practices and behaviors as we strive to live these ideals.

To learn more about AISJ, our beliefs, and our aspirations, please review the **AISJ Journey.**

**Child Protection Statement**

AISJ maintains strong **child protection policies & procedures,** this ensures that our students can pursue their education in a safe, secure, and caring environment. All faculty and staff are required to undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training sessions and sign a safeguarding agreement.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Provide preventive health services to facilitate the student’s optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development. Identify health-related challenges and provide such services as case finding, health education, referring and care to help prevent serious health problems. Support the education process by working to assure the health of the students.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: WORK EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
- Working experience in a school or academic institution will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of Child Protection Laws and practices
- Exposure in international institutions or organizations advantageous
- Knowledge of the principles and practices underlying professional nursing, the principles and practices underlying the special field of school health, the current trends in nursing, and of literature in the field of school health and organization and administration of other cooperating agencies.
- Broad-based nursing competency and knowledge including school nursing or community experience, public health education, and epidemiology.
- Experience in occupational health and some pediatrics training or other relevant experience
- International experience and cultural sensitivity with good communication skills at all levels

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION**:

- Matric or Grade 12
- Nursing Diploma or Degree
- Registered Nurse
- First Aid/CPR certification is required.
- Computer literacy

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- Ability to detect and diagnose illnesses.
- Basic psychology and child welfare in general.
- Empathy and a strong sense of maintaining dignity.
- Processing personal data and keeping it confidential.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of emotional intelligence.
- Teamwork coordination.
- Ability to produce and present reports.

**REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES**:

- Strong interest in working with elementary and middle school age students, and an ability to relate with children in this age group.
- Display a cheerful, relaxed, respectful, and pleasing personality when working.
- Highly organised and capable of organising others.
- Multilingual with excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
- Computer skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to pick trends.
- An amicable and engaging personality.
- Charismatic and confident communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maturity, empathy, and professionalism in dealing with parents, students, and faculty.
- Analytical thinking and ability to detect irregularities.
- Ability to deal with special needs children.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Promote and protect the optimal health of school-age children.
- Provide health assessments.
- Obtain and analyse a health history.
- Screen and evaluate findings of deficits in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, etc.
- Observe children for development and health patterns in making nursing assessments.
- Identify and follow up on abnormal health findings.
- Develop and implement a student health plan.
- Interpret the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
- Initiate referrals to parents, school personnel, or community health resources for intervention, remediation, and follow-through.
- Provide ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel, or health agencie

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