School Nurse

About This Role

This role involves overseeing student and staff healthcare, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring effective medical support across Cheltenham College International School, Kuala Lumpur. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The position suits a caring, responsible, and qualified nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and medical care to students and staff
• Assess illnesses and injuries, and determine appropriate follow-up action
• Administer medication in accordance with school policies and parental consent
• Monitor students with existing medical conditions
• Develop and maintain individual healthcare plans
• Conduct medical risk assessments for students with specific healthcare needs
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date medical records, including medical room visits, treatments, and outcomes
• Identify and report safeguarding or welfare concerns
• Follow school safeguarding procedures and work closely with the relevant safeguarding leads
• Ensure the medical room is clean, adequately equipped, and ready for use
• Monitor first aid kits throughout the school
• Communicate with parents regarding student health matters
• Coordinate with school staff and external medical providers when required
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies
• Coordinate appropriate emergency procedures and maintain readiness for urgent situations
• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide basic health guidance
• Support health awareness and wellbeing initiatives within the school community
• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate compassion and professionalism
• Uphold the school's values and the Cheltenham 5Cs
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Strong clinical knowledge and first aid skills, with the ability to assess and respond to medical situations
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child welfare, and medical confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents, staff, and external healthcare providers
• Strong record-keeping, organisational, and administrative skills
• Calm, caring, approachable, and responsible, with the ability to work independently and respond effectively in emergencies
• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and compassion

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in a school, clinic, or healthcare setting