School Nurse (maternity cover)

Job overview

School Nurse (Whole School: Early Years to Senior School)

Job Overview

Amity International School Amsterdam is seeking a caring, professional and experienced School Nurse (whole school) to join our vibrant international school community.

The School Nurse plays an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of our students and staff and acts as the school’s healthcare representative on site. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day nursing care, support students with ongoing or specific medical needs, respond to illness and injury, and work closely with families, colleagues and external healthcare professionals.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys working with children and young people and would like to contribute to a warm, supportive and diverse school environment.

Key Responsibilities

The School Nurse will:

• Provide appropriate first aid, nursing care and health assessments for students.
• Respond to illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies during the school day.
• Assess when a student can safely remain at school and when parents/guardian, GP, emergency services or another healthcare professional should be contacted.
• Support students with chronic and complex health conditions, including diabetes, asthma, epilepsy and severe allergies/anaphylaxis in accordance with agreed individual healthcare plans.
• Promote and support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of students.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding students’ health needs and medical histories.
• Develop and maintain individual healthcare plans for students with specific or ongoing medical needs.
• Identify health concerns and, where appropriate, refer students to relevant healthcare professionals or external agencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Provide guidance and training to school staff on relevant medical conditions and emergency procedures, including anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy and diabetes where appropriate.
• Develop, support and maintain procedures and protocols for the management of illness, injury and medical emergencies.
• Support the prevention and management of communicable illnesses within the school community.
• Provide health education and guidance to students, families and staff.
• Liaise with external healthcare providers and organisations, including the GGD, doctors and other relevant professionals.
• Act as a knowledgeable and approachable point of contact for staff regarding student health and wellbeing.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy.
• Ensure that all medical information is handled appropriately and in accordance with confidentiality and GDPR requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, calm and approachable, with strong professional judgement and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised qualification as a Registered/Licensed Nurse and be appropriately qualified to practise as a nurse.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in public or private health nursing.
• Experience in paediatric nursing, community nursing, emergency care, youth health and/or working as a school nurse would be highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of professional nursing principles and practices.
• An understanding of child and adolescent health and the healthcare needs of school-aged children.
• The ability to respond calmly and confidently to medical situations and emergencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the appropriate handling of sensitive medical information.
• The ability to work independently while also being an active and collaborative member of the wider school community.
• Already living in The Netherlands with a valid working visa.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive and truly international working environment.
• The opportunity to become part of a diverse and vibrant school community.
• A meaningful role supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our students.
• The opportunity to work closely with students, families, teaching staff, leadership and external healthcare professionals.
• A collaborative working environment where your professional knowledge and experience are valued.
• Opportunities to develop strong professional relationships across the whole school community.

About Amity International School Amsterdam

Amity International School Amsterdam is an international school located in Amstelveen, offering an internationally focused education within a diverse and inclusive community.

Our staff come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures and share a commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inspiring environment in which every student can thrive.

Safeguarding

Amity International School Amsterdam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate background and safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and a valid VOG (Certificate of Conduct).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €18,00 per hour

Taal:

• English (Vereist)

Toestemming om in Nederland te werken:

• Nederland (Vereist)

Work Location: In person

Izvor: https://indeed.com/viewjob?jk=950f1676be0c7730

Nivo: mid level