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Chubby Cheeks Nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. Following the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, we place children's health, safety, and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
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Overview
Chubby Cheeks Nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Following the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, we place children's health, safety, and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
Job Purpose
The Nursery Nurse (FEMALE ONLY) is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all children within the nursery. The role includes providing first aid, maintaining medical records, administering prescribed medication, promoting infection control, ensuring compliance with applicable health regulations, and supporting staff in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment and ensuring compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the health and well-being of children throughout the day.
- Conduct daily health checks and identify children showing signs of illness.
- Administer medication only with parental consent and a valid doctor's prescription.
- Provide first aid and emergency care to children, staff, and visitors when required.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for all children and staff.
- Ensure the nursery clinic is clean, organized, and fully stocked with medical supplies.
- Monitor children's immunization and medical documentation.
- Implement and monitor infection prevention and control procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), MOH, and nursery health and safety policies.
- Report accidents, incidents, and communicable diseases in accordance with nursery procedures.
- Liaise with parents regarding children's health concerns and provide appropriate guidance.
- Coordinate with emergency medical services and healthcare providers when necessary.
- Conduct routine health screenings, including height and weight measurements where required.
- Support classroom staff during emergencies and assist in promoting children's overall well-being.
- Participate in fire drills, emergency evacuations, and health and safety inspections.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and mandatory training.
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of pediatric nursing and child development.
- Understanding of communicable disease prevention and infection control.
- Strong emergency assessment and first aid skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Effective communication with children, parents, staff, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
Working Conditions
- Full-time position.
- Working hours as per nursery operational requirements.
- May be required to assist during school events, excursions, and emergency situations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs UAE and Equivalency from MOHESR.
- Valid DHA Registered Nurse License.
- BLS Certification.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics, a school, or a nursery.
- **Salary:** AED 5,000 per month (maximum)
- Hiring for Dubai branches
- Pay: Up to AED5,000.00 per month
- Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience
- UAE: 2 years (Required)
Language
- English (Required)
Location
- Dubai (Required)
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