A Primary School Nurse provides direct healthcare and promotes wellness to students and staff, managing student health conditions, administering medications, conducting health screenings, providing emergency care, and educating the school community on health and hygiene. Key duties include developing individual care plans for students with chronic or acute health needs, maintaining health records, coordinating with parents and faculty, and ensuring a safe and healthy school environment.
School supplies
Buy vitamins and supplements
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Healthcare: Provide first aid, administer medications, and manage minor illnesses and injuries.
- Health Screenings: Conduct vision, hearing, and other health screenings to identify potential issues.
- Health Management:Assess and manage chronic health conditions, developing individualized health plans in collaboration with parents and Head mistress.
- Health Promotion:Educate children, staff, and parents on health, wellness, and safety practices.
- Medication Management:Administer medications accurately, maintain medical stock, and ensure the medical area is clean and organized.
- Record Keeping:Maintain accurate, confidential medical records for all children.
- Communication & Coordination:Act as a liaison between parents, healthcare providers, and other agencies to ensure appropriate care.
- Environmental Safety:Monitor and promote a healthy, safe, and clean nursery environment.
- Emergency Response:Respond to health emergencies and ensure preparedness for medical events.
- Staff Support:Provide health and safety training and act as a resource for nursery staff.
- Policy Implementation:Ensure the nursery adheres to health and safety policies and regulations.
Essential Skills
- Strong clinical and nursing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and staff.
- Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate health services.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, especially in emergencies.
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to provide sensitive support.
- Professionalism and a commitment to confidentiality.
HOW TO APPLY:
Share CV, Cover Letter & certificates of service before 15th September,2025 to application@expertconsultancy.co.tz
