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About the RoleWe 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 students health needs thereby improving their ability to learn.Experience and qualification requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate
- Registered Nurse
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license
- At least 2 years experience in Dubai
- Fluent in English
- Ability to multi-taskPerformance Responsibilities:
- Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values.
- Provides health assessments
- Obtains a health history
- Screens and evaluates findings of deficit in vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc.
- Observes the child for development (growth, height, weight) and health patterns in making nursing assessment
- Identifies abnormal health findings
- Develops and implements a student health plan
- Interprets the health status of students to parents and school personnel
- Initiates referral to parents, school personnel for intervention, remediation and follow through
- Provides ongoing health counselling with students, parents, school personnel or health agencies
- Utilizes existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students
- Files medical forms such as medical consent form, immunization record and documentation of other health condition
- Develops procedures and provides for emergency nursing management for injuries/ illnesses (giving oral ,IV ,IM medication as per Doctors order)
- Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases
- Provides health education and anticipatory guidance
- Provides direct health education, and health counselling to assist students and families in making decisions on health and lifestyles that affect health
- Ensures health office operation opens for students and personnel on campus during after school hour scheduled functions
- Maintains supply and medical needs for effective operation
- Maintains confidentiality regarding health issues
- Cooperates with Ministry of Health regulations
About Your BenefitsSalary will be determined by the GEMS approved Salary Schedule, adhering to a contractual agreement.Annual written job performance is evaluated and provided in accordance with school policy timelines established by the Head of School.About GEMSTrusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.About the SchoolThe 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.For further details about GEMS World Academy, Dubai please visit: https://www.gemsworldacademy-dubai.comTo learn more please visit http://www.gemsworldacademy-dubai.com/About Application ProcessIf you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):1. Resume/CV2. Passport-size photographImportant Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.
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