DOH Registered Nurse-School Nurse

Overview

Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Case Management

• **Provide treatment**: Administer primary nursing care, first aid, and basic medical treatment for minor ailments and injuries occurring on campus.
• **Manage chronic conditions**: Develop individualized healthcare plans and monitor students with long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, and epilepsy.
• **Medication administration**: Correctly store and administer prescribed medications in strict accordance with physician orders and DOH guidelines.

Emergency Response & Safety

• **Emergency care**: Act as the first responder to medical emergencies, providing immediate triage, CPR, and advanced first aid.
• **Hospital escort**: Accompany critically ill or injured students or staff members to the hospital when expert medical intervention is needed.
• **Hazard identification**: Routinely inspect school facilities (playgrounds, classrooms) to identify and mitigate potential health and safety hazards.

Regulatory Compliance & Record Keeping

• **Maintain documentation**: Keep up-to-date, highly accurate, and confidential digital medical records for all students and staff.
• **Immunization monitoring**: Review, track, and report student immunization statuses; coordinate directly with SEHA for school-age vaccination programs.
• **Infectious disease control**: Implement strict precautions against blood-borne pathogens, report communicable diseases to the DOH, and govern appropriate school-exclusion policies.

Health Promotion & Communication

• **Screenings**: Perform routine wellness evaluations including vision, hearing, and growth/development tracking.
• **Parental liaison**: Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's health status, injuries, or ongoing clinical care.
• **Health education**: Conduct workshops and create awareness campaigns for students and staff focusing on nutrition, hygiene, and mental well-being.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• **Education**: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• **Licensure**: Valid and active **DOH Registered Nurse License** (or an active eligibility letter).
• **Experience**: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, ideally with a background in pediatrics, emergency care, or school nursing.
• **Core Skills**: Exceptional communication skills, crisis management abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in healthcare IT systems.
• Pay: AED2.00 - AED5.00 per month

Application Question(S)

• Current Salary
• Salary Expectations

Language

• Tagalog (Required)