Nursing Vacancies at Dubai Schools Al Barsha

About the role

Dubai Schools Al Barsha is a private co-educational school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, operated by Taaleem. The school follows an American curriculum based on NYSED standards, emphasizing Arabic language, Islamic values, and UAE culture. It provides a modern learning environment focusing on inquiry-based learning and future-focused skills.

School Nurse

• Support the school in managing all health-related issues and maintaining appropriate systems fulfilling DHA/HAAD compliance requirements.
• Deal with students' health issues, including administering drugs, vaccines, and other appropriate treatments.
• Check on lunch boxes and food served in the school canteen to support a healthy living environment, and conduct healthy eating talks with students.
• Support Health and Safety in school by liaising with the Facilities Manager for regular checks.
• Manage all issues with DHA/HAAD, including compliance, approvals, and statistics.
• Maintain all First Aid Kits appropriately.
• Undertake School Medicals with specific year groups.
• Communicate with parents regarding health and safety issues.
• Administer vaccinations in the school (only with DHA/HAAD approval).
• Communicate and liaise with the Children's Health department at the DHA/HAAD.
• Support and work closely with the school on Child Protection.
• Input clinic visits into a proactive system.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Nursing qualification.
• Experience: 2 years in a recognized environment such as a hospital or school clinic.

Competencies

• An extensive knowledge of Primary Health Care, particularly in relation to families and children.
• Ability to advise and support colleagues in practical application of effective and efficient health care for young people.

Attributes

• Caring and empathetic with an affinity for working with young people.
• Non-judgmental and approachable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A high degree of confidentiality.