School Nurse - #1771026

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: School Nurse

REPORTS TO: The Principal / Head of Pastoral Care

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a professional nursing, confidential pupil care, health and hygiene service at school

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pupils Care

Care for all sick pupils and make arrangements for supervised and secure transport for sick/injured pupils to be taken home or to hospital as required

Administer first aid and diagnose ailments/injuries which required medical attention

Organise and assist during all educational/medical welfare service visits

Assist the designated teacher in the delivery of social education/sex education programme as required

Provide consultation to individuals or groups on health related issues as required

Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding welfare of pupils

Regularly inspect the cloakroom/toilet areas for standards of hygiene

Advise Principal on occupational health issues and risk assessment after accidents

Advise Principal on health and safety issues related to the post

Administration

Operate manual and/or computerised information systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work

Complete and submit all records/returns as required

Maintain an inventory/records of resources

Order/purchase, receive, check, store, securely and distribute resources

Assist in school administration and photocopy as directed

General

Assist in maintaining standards of good order and cleanliness in the medical room and throughout the school

Implement all relevant school policies and procedures

Participate in any relevant training as directed by the principal

Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant

You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise

The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form

Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role

In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage . You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment

Hold a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6) or an equivalent qualification

Hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge

Demonstrable knowledge of the requirements of a nurse within a school setting

Demonstrable knowledge of child health development

Interview

Other

Evidence of regular continuing professional development relevant to the role

Interview

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment

Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses

Demonstrable awareness of child protection policy and procedures

Interview

Skills / Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Effective planning and organisational skills and proven ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work calmly under pressure and make safe and effective decisions

Ability to develop positive working relationships and work effectively with a range of different people

Interview

Values Orientation Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values here www.breda.academy

Interview

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Factor Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment

Experience

Have experience of working with children and young people as a qualified nurse

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications / Experience

Demonstrable working knowledge of Information Technology systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Shortlisting by Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here



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