Nurse (Maternity cover)

This role is for a maternity cover of about 6 - 8 months, it may be extended depending on requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

• Perform daily nursing duties in the Wellness Centre in accordance with the Resident Doctors instructions.
• Treat minor illnesses and injuries for students and staff and assist the doctor as needed.
• Administer medications safely and maintain proper documentation and handover during shift changes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records for all students and staff.
• Ensure adequate availability of medicines and medical supplies; promptly report shortages to the Resident Doctor.
• Collect and manage medications for residential students, ensuring proper administration.

Support & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Resident Doctor to establish patient care goals and evaluate progress.
• Accompany students and staff to off-campus medical necessities / consultations, including during off-duty hours as required.
• Build professional, compassionate, and empathetic relationships with students, staff, and colleagues.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and in-service programs.

Health Education & Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct first aid training, including CPR/AED for staff and students as needed.
• Obtain and maintain certification as a First Aid Instructor.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate reliability, honesty, consistency, and responsibility.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Wellness Centre team to provide high-quality nursing care.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, school trips, and expeditions as required.

Working Hours

• General shift: 6 days per week, including weekends, when necessary, in accordance with school leave policies and with approval from the Resident Doctor.
• Evening shifts: 15 days per month, with alternating days off for the remaining 15 days.
• Nurses may rest on campus after 10:00 PM. and must monitor any students staying overnight in the Wellness Centre / academy campus.
• Respond to night-time emergency calls as required.
• Annual vacation during June and July break upon approval of Resident doctor.
• Days off and leave (including partial days) will need to be approved by the Resident Doctor.
• No additional payment or time off in lieu will be provided for overnight school trips, as these are inherent to the nursing role.
• Any other duty assigned by the Resident Doctor.

Preferred candidate profile

B.Sc, Nursing / General Nursing and Midwifery with 3-6 years of expereince in general medicine.