Clinical Support Nurse

The health, safety and well-being of young people are of paramount importance to all the adults who work at Rugby School Thailand. Children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school. Members of staff in the school have a legal and moral obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils, taking all reasonable steps to protect them from harm whether from physical injury, abuse, neglect, emotional harm or from anything that interferes with their general development.

Qualifications, Identification, Health and Background Checks

Please note that you will be required to bring documentation to interview providing proof of your identity and qualifications. You many also be required, within the final appointment process, to undergo a health check and relevant background checks (e.g. Enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK and a local police certificate) as part of the school’s recruitment and safeguarding procedures.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Support Nurse

• Weekend Sports Coverage: Provide medical support during School sports events and tournaments.
• Sunday, EXEAT, and Public Holiday Coverage: Ensure healthcare availability for our boarding students during non-School days and special weekends.
• Peak Hour Support: Provide support to the nursing team during high-activity periods, including lunch breaks and times of increased student movement throughout the School day.
• Health Centre Programmes: Contribute to the expanded healthcare programmes within the School community.
• Weekday Sports Activities: Cover medical needs at various sports facilities, including the Football pitches, the sports halls and our Basketball courts.
• Hospital Transfers: Accompany and support students requiring hospital visits if needed.
• Off-Campus Activities: Deliver medical assistance for School trips and activities, particularly for students with complex needs.
• Cover Nurse: Cover for nurses on personal or sick leave.

General School Responsibilities

Clinical Support Nurse Responsibilities:

• Provide First Aid and Healthcare: Administer first aid and medical care to students in the sick bay according to School policies and procedures.
• Set Up First Aid Kits: Prepare and maintain first aid kits for various locations within the School.
• Teacher Communication: Meet with teachers to discuss the School's health programme, available health services, and emergency first aid procedures for classrooms.
• Communication Liaison: Maintain open communication between the Health Centre, teachers, School administration and parents.
• Child Protection Support: Uphold and support the School's child protection policies.
• Triage and Nursing Care: Provide initial medical assessment (triage) and nursing care in the Health Centre on a walk-in basis, addressing the medical, physical, and psychological needs of students and the wider School community.
• Emergency Care: Provide emergency care and first aid for accidents and illnesses that occur at School.
• Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between the School, health committees, country health officials, and other relevant agencies. Share health education information with staff, parents, and students, and provide direct classroom instruction when needed.
• Health Programme Development: Help develop and implement the School's health programme and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Health Screenings: Conduct vision, height, weight, and eye screenings of students as required by health mandates. Follow up on any issues by assisting parents with plans for further examinations and treatment. Record screening results and other important health information in iSAMs (the School's management information system). Work with School caterers to provide information on healthy eating, monitor weight and dietary needs, and ensure the menu is balanced and nutritious.
• Confidentiality: Protect student privacy and maintain confidential health records. Adhere to Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) regulations, ethical guidelines, and maintain confidentiality in all medical record-keeping and communication.
• Vaccination Records: Maintain records of student vaccinations.
• Care Plans: Develop, review, and write care plans and action plans for students with specific medical needs, such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, and anaphylaxis.
• Student Assessment and Care: Assess students who require first aid care (through examination and observation) and provide appropriate care, including medication administration.
• Medical Supplies: Ensure that all medical supplies and equipment needed for first aid and emergency care are available and in good working order in the Health Centre.
• Communicable Disease Control: Help control and prevent communicable diseases by providing information to staff, students, and parents about protective measures.
• Incident Reporting: Report and record accidents and incidents according to school protocols.
• School Initiative Assistance: Assist with other School activities such as enrichment days, Saturday sports, staff first aid training, and student drug testing as needed.
• School Health Activities Support: Communicate and assist School staff in implementing health activities.
• Sports Coverage: Provide medical support at various sports facilities during weekday sports activities, and cover medical needs of boarders during EXEAT (extended leave) and public holidays.
• Hospital Transfers: Accompany and support students who need emergency hospital visits.
• Off-Campus Coverage: Provide medical assistance for school trips and activities, especially for students with complex medical needs.
• Staff Coverage: Cover for Health Centre staff on personal or sick leave.

Work Schedule:

• Weekday Hours:

  • 7:45-18:00 (Thursday to Monday) as assigned by the Head of Health Centre

• Saturday & Sunday

  • 8:00-18:00 at the Webb Ellis Centre Health Centre

• EXEAT and public holiday

  • Working 1 EXEAT (weekend) and/or a public holiday according to the monthly duty rota from the Head Health Centre (or time off in lieu)
  • on-call first aid as needed after hours

• ON CALL

  • On-call duty from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, EXEAT weekends, and public holidays according to the monthly duty rota from the Head of Health Centre

Residential Trips: As needed for medical support.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Valid nursing license or registration with the appropriate regulatory body.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, staff, and external healthcare providers.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of pediatric health issues, including common illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions.

Desirable

• Experience in providing first aid
• Experience in School Nursing/Further Education Nursing
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues
• Experience in pediatric nursing
• Experience working in accident and emergency services
• Experience working in an international school