Job Description
VACANCY.
SCHOOL NURSE.
THE SCHOOL
Redeemer Teap International School, RTIS, is a co-educational day school located at 45 Damaturu Crescent, off Ahmadu Bellow Way, Garki 11, Abuja. (Besides Garki Ultra-Modern International Market).The school operates a pre-primary and primary section with a population of over 300 pupils within typical age bracket 4-11 years; and a secondary section of over 400 students within typical age bracket of 11-18 years. The school also has a population of over 120 teaching and non-teaching staff.
THE JOB.
The School Nurse is responsible for management of staff and operations of the school clinic and plays a vital role in promoting the health, wellness and education of pupils and students. Specifically, the job involves:
• Conducting health screenings, assessments and evaluations of pupils and students
• Providing immediate first aid and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
• Supporting students with chronic health conditions like asthma.
• Teaching health classes learners to promote healthy habits, hygiene and disease prevention
• Providing support, guidance and referrals for learners, staff and parents.
• Communicating with parents about their children’s health.
• Keeping accurate and confidential health records of learners.
• Providing age-appropriate education on reproductive health, relationships and safety.
• Providing guidance on vaccine preventable diseases to parents and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Registered Nurse with appropriate qualifications and paediatric experience.
• Knowledge of child development, health education, and chronic condition management.
• Strong communication and counselling skills and ability to maintain confidentiality,
WORKING PERIODS AND HOURS
The working hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, when the school is in session. The School Nurse may also be required to come to work when the school has activities during vacation periods.
REMUNERATION.
The remuneration is negotiable but not less than N1,800,000 (One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) per annum in addition to contributory pension scheme.
TO APPLY
Please address applications to:
The Chairman, Board of Governors, Redeemer TEAP International School, 45 Damaturu Crescent, off Ahmadu Bellow Way, Garki 11, Abuja.
And submit together with CV and photocopies of certificates through email
vacancies@rtis-edu.ng before December 30th 2024.
