School Nurse

Smile Education are recruiting for a School Nurse to start in September for a school in Coventry.
The role will be to work 2.5 days a week. Wednesday – Friday.
We are seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join our team at a school in the local area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing medical care and support to students, promoting a healthy school environment, and collaborating with staff to ensure student well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding health concerns and care plans
- Provide first aid and medical assistance to students as needed
- Administer medication following school policies and procedures
- Develop and maintain student health records
- Assess student health needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Monitor immunisation records and coordinate vaccination programmes
- Educate students on health-related topics
- Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, and other professionals to support student well-being
- Manage time effectively to prioritise tasks and respond promptly to medical emergencies
- Demonstrate leadership in promoting a safe and healthy school environment
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration
- Previous experience in paediatric or school nursing is advantageous
- Strong communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues effectively
- Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual student needs
- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Demonstrated leadership qualities in promoting health initiatives within the school community

Why work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced Teachers and Leaders, in addition to those starting their career. We are able to provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academies trusts within your local area. We’re passionate about finding the perfect role for you!
To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:
· An experienced office Administrator
· Have prior experience in using SIMS or CMIS/BROMCOM/ARBOR
· Available to join the team from May half-term until the end of the academic year.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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Licence/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (required)

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.