School Nurse

Star International School Mirdif, is a rapidly growing British curriculum school in Dubai. We are an ambitious school that aspires to be the very best version of ourselves, and for those who join us, we would help them do the same. We seek individuals who want to make a difference in the world, seeing themselves as lifelong learners, committed to putting children at the heart of everything they do. We want educators who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then please apply to join the Star Mirdif family.

• Vision: To grow the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow, who will Go Beyond and change our world for the better.
• Mission: Through amazing learning opportunities and personalised pathways, our educators and students Go Beyond to ensure every member of our Star Family achieves their personal best both inside and beyond the classroom
• Values: Self-belief, teamwork, adventure, respect

Star International School Mirdif is a community school that is rooted in kindness and amazing learning. We offer our pupils:

• Centre of research informed T&L
• EdTech best practice with AI powered T&L
• Awe & Wonder offering beyond the National curriculum
• STEAM+ curriculum focusing on global and cosmic problems
• Safe with incredible learning behaviours
• EYFS-Post-16 (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC) British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif Dubai

The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services.   Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff. Performs health screenings and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private healthcare provider if necessary. We are looking for a nurse to ensure our children are safe, healthy and happy in school so they can focus on amazing learning.  

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Core purposes:

• To support children’s health and wellbeing in order for children to fully participate in active school life
• To provide medical attention to staff and pupils
• To ensure that medical information is shared in a timely manner on a need-to-know basis
• To implement systems and policies to ensure the wellbeing of all members of the school community and in line with DHA and KHDA regulations

Key duties include:

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• Treating children and staff
• Arranging to get the child / person home safely or to alternative care, e.g.  to hospital – having first checked with the Principal, Doctor or Head of Primary/Head of Secondary
• Administering medication according to school and DHA policy – only when the medicines are clearly labelled with prescription details and the family has given written consent using the school pro forma
• Performing health checks
• Ensuring safe storage, usage and disposal of medical supplies and drugs
• Maintenance of first aid kits around the school and replacement of supplies
• Ensuring that medication such as Epipens are at hand for community members at risk and that signs indicate the location of these.
• To ensure that the school lifesaving equipment is always accessible and functional
• Maintenance of child files, medical records and treatment records
• Liaising with local health authorities in the organisation of immunisation programmes
• To comply with our agreed policies
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
• To support children’s health and wellbeing in order for children to fully participate in active school life
• To maintain positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• Able to work independently without medical back up on site
• Willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school

Additional duties:

• Arranging and managing communication with families with regard to consent
• Maintaining records on electronic and paper registers
• Development of health care plans where appropriate; giving support to relevant teaching staff in their dealings with children in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities
• Regular meetings with relevant staff to provide advice on effective pastoral and health care for particular children
• Drafting, sharing and updating of “essential care list” of children with “need to know” conditions
• Providing general advice and training for staff for initial care of children with particular medical needs

Administration duties:

• Ensuring medical questionnaires and all relevant parental consent forms to administer or carry medicine etc. on entry to school and at agreed stages of school career are obtained and retained
• Assisting with the implementation and regular updating of child health care plans
• Maintaining records of all visits to school clinic or accidents treated and reported, including the nature of problem, treatment or advice. Updating as necessary to ensure accurate and rapid retrieval of information
• When requested, provision of first aid updates for members of staff, particularly PE staff or those involved in trips
• Raising awareness of medical and health issues to the school community

Health and Safety

• Emphasising the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for the school’s property and equipment

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the school community, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing school life
• Ensure that all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed

In the context of his/her employment the member of staff will frequently be in the presence of children and will therefore have to have appropriate levels of training in child protection. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of our children, these concerns must be reported immediately to the school safeguarding lead.

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school

To be line managed by the school doctor and vice principal

Hours of work- 7:15am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 7:15am to 12noon on Friday’s, plus occasional evening and weekend work- so the school nurse is always in school when there are children present for a school, event.

Holidays- 45 calendar days to be taken only during school breaks as per the school KHDA approved calendar – the school will require a nurse in school when the school is closed but any events with children are taking place

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education: Graduate – Nursing Program

Accreditation: Licensed as a registered nurse with Ministry of Health

Experience: A minimum 3 years of nursing experience in community health, paediatrics, emergency care.

Competencies: 

• Ability to use clinic/medical equipment; possess basic pharmacological knowledge
• Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly
• Comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
• Strong sense of professionalism
• Safeguarding and welfare of children
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
• A collaborative team-player with excellent personal skills
• Good behaviour management

Attributes: 

• Collaborative team player, empathetic listener
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Internationally minded
• High emotional intelligence
• Intercultural awareness, creative
• Flexible and a can-do attitude

Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

Star International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.