School First Aider/Nurse & Student Support

Job Summary

We are looking for a caring, responsible, and proactive School First Aider/Nurse cum Student Support to support the health, safety and well-being of our students. The successful candidate will provide first aid and basic emergency care, maintain students’ medical records, support health-related matters within the school and assist with general student support and school administration.

Key Responsibilities

First Aid and Emergency Care

• Attend to students who are injured or unwell during school hours and provide appropriate first aid or emergency care when required.
• Assist with the management of illnesses and infectious disease cases on campus, including Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), particularly among Early Years students, and COVID-19 cases across all year groups.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ illnesses, injuries, and accidents occurring at school.
• Immediately inform parents or guardians when a student sustains an injury or becomes unwell, where appropriate.
• Accompany students to a clinic or hospital in the event of an emergency, when required.
• Monitor students’ well-being during recess, lunchtime, and playtime, including carrying out recess duty.

Sick Bay and First Aid Management

• Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness of the sick bay.
• Conduct monthly stock checks of all first aid kits across the school.
• Ensure first aid supplies are adequately stocked and that all items are within their expiry dates.
• Maintain appropriate stocks of medical and first aid supplies in the sick bay.

Record Keeping and Administration

• Maintain and regularly update the students’ Allergies Register.
• Communicate relevant updates to teachers and staff to ensure students’ medical and allergy information is appropriately managed.
• Maintain students’ medical, illness, and accident records accurately, securely, and confidentially.
• Assist with general administrative duties and documentation as required.

Student Support

• Support students during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist with student supervision and support during lunchtime.
• Provide general care and support to students as required.
• Support the front reception desk and respond to enquiries when required.
• Assist with other school operations and administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the School.

Additional Information

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Work Location: In person
• School Holidays: Off during school holidays
• Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Diploma in Healthcare, Nursing, or equivalent qualification; candidates with relevant Advanced First Aid certification may also be considered.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing qualification/certification.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school or educational setting will be an added advantage.
• Caring, patient, responsible and able to work well with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and respond calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Proficient in using Google Docs, Google Drive and other basic digital tools.