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Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced School Nurse to join our team at GEMS World Academy, Dubai.
Reporting to the School Doctor, the successful applicant will support the school and assist in providing optimal learning opportunities by supplying the services needed to identify health related barriers to education and addressing each student's health needs thereby improving their ability to learn.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that students and parents adhere to, and are well informed of immunization programs as per Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Be available to students and staff to address their immediate medical needs, providing a source of medical advice.
- Maintain comprehensive medical records of all students as regulated by the Ministry of Health.
- Establish procedures for providing first aid in case of accidents or illness on the school campus or during school functions.
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Refer accidents or illnesses appropriately to the school doctor or hospitals and inform parents and the school Principal.
- Be present for all student-related activities on campus.
- Keep up to date with current medical practices and regulations, as prescribed by Governmental authorities.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors
Experience and qualification requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate
- Registered Nurse
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) nursing license
- At least 2 years’ experience in Dubai
- School / Nursery experience required
Skills
- Excellent English Communication skills and positive interpersonal.
- The ability to remain calm in case of emergency and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times.
- A logical and relaxed individual able to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
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GEMS WORLD ACADEMY - DUBAI
The International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes are at the heart of GEMS World Academy and are internationally renowned as rigorous and challenging courses in which students develop rapidly both personally and academically. The IB Programme is widely considered the gold standard of education, and GEMS World Academy is looking for talented and innovative individuals to join our highly successful team of over 136 teachers, 80 teaching assistants and 44 administrative and support staff and to contribute to the already successful outcomes for our community. GEMS World Academy-Dubai (GWA) is a private, co-educational IB World School for PreK to Grade 12 students. Established in 2008 as a member of GEMS Education, the Academy is authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes, and is also accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We serve a multi-ethnic community in the heart of Dubai. Our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national and international recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, as well as its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the GWA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.