International Schools Partnership Careers

 

ISP Nurse Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The School Nurse is responsible for promoting and protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of students and staff within the school environment. The role provides immediate medical care, health education, preventive services, and supports the school’s safeguarding and wellbeing frameworks. The School Nurse works closely with school leadership, teachers, families, and external healthcare providers to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.

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 and Health & Safety 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.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Nurse Key Responsibilities

Student Health Care

• Provide first aid and nursing care to students during the school day.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to acute and chronic health conditions.
• Administer medications in accordance with medical prescriptions, parental consent, and school policies.
• Maintain individual health care plans for students with specific medical needs (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes).

Health Promotion and Prevention

• Promote healthy habits, hygiene, and wellbeing among students.
• Support health education initiatives related to nutrition, mental health, and personal care.
• Assist in implementing preventive health measures, including infection control protocols.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• Identify and report health-related safeguarding concerns in line with school safeguarding policies.
• Work collaboratively with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and pastoral teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with data protection regulations.

Communication and Coordination

• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents or guardians regarding student health concerns, incidents, and follow-up care.
• Liaise with teachers, administrators, and external healthcare providers when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date health records for all students.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with school policies, health regulations, and professional nursing standards.
• Keep detailed records of medical incidents, treatments administered, and communications.
• Support audits and inspections related to health, safety, and wellbeing.

Emergency Preparedness

• Respond effectively to medical emergencies and activate emergency protocols when required.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Participate in health and safety drills and trainings.

•  Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety policies, and institutional procedures.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary school team.
• Cultural sensitivity and a child-centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid professional license.
• Degree or diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Additional training in pediatric, school, or community nursing (desirable).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles (preferred).

Experience

• Previous experience working as a nurse, preferably in a school or pediatric setting.
• Experience managing chronic conditions and administering medications to children.
• Experience in health record management and incident documentation.
• Experience working collaboratively with families, educators, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience supporting health and wellbeing initiatives in an educational environment (desirable).

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is 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, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP 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 gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, 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.