About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate first aid, emergency medical care, and triage for students and staff in cases of illness, injury, or emergency
- Monitor and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, severe allergies, diabetes)
- Maintain clean, well-equipped, and organized medical room facilities and rest areas
- Support school trips, sports events, and special activities by providing health risk assessments and medical coverage as required
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date health, allergy, and vaccination records for all students in compliance with privacy guidelines
- Track communicable disease outbreaks (e.g., seasonal flu, HFMD) and coordinate reporting/prevention measures with the Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) and Centre for Health Protection (CHP)
- Assist with organizing annual health screenings and immunization programs
- Work closely with the General Office and Senior Leadership Team and teachers to support student welfare
- Conduct regular health and safety audits of first aid kits across the campus
- Deliver health and hygiene awareness sessions (e.g., hand hygiene, infection control, nutrition) for staff and students
- Provide clear, reassuring, and timely communication to parents regarding student illness, injuries, medical incidents, treatment provided at school, and recommended follow-up actions, ensuring all communications are appropriately documented
- Monitor, maintain, and replenish medical supplies, first aid kits, medications, and emergency equipment across the campus
- Manage inventory records and ensure adequate stock levels of medical and health-related supplies
- Conduct regular checks to ensure all medical equipment and supplies are in good working order, within expiry dates, and compliant with school requirements
- Coordinate procurement requests and liaise with suppliers and the General Office for the purchase of medical supplies and equipment
Requirements
- Professional License: Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
- Minimum 3
-5 years of clinical nursing experience
- Prior experience in a school environment, pediatric unit, or international school setting is strongly preferred
- Certifications: Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED instruction
- Trained to use of epi-pen
- Language Skills: Excellent command of English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
- Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with children, parents, and faculty
