Job Description
We are hiring
Nursing & Wellness Officer
The Nursing and Wellness Officer is responsible for managing the school sick room, providing first aid and basic medical care to students, maintaining health records, and ensuring a safe and healthy school environment. The role focuses on immediate care, health monitoring, and supporting student well-being within the branch and is responsible for promoting wellness within the Organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the school sick room, ensuring it is clean, safe and well-organized; maintain adequate stock levels of medicines, first aid supplies and medical equipment.
- Monitor the health, safety and well-being of nursery and day care children.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, treatment logs and incident reports.
- Promote and monitor high standards of hygiene throughout the school and day care facilities.
- Develop and support health awareness and wellness initiatives for students.
Skills & Capabilities
- Diploma or certificate in nursing or a related healthcare field.
- Valid first aid and CPR trained.
- A Registered Nurse (RN) qualification will be an added advantage. Retired Registered Nurses with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare, school nursing, child care or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children, parents and staff.
- Compassionate, patient and service-oriented approach and excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated educators, please click on the advert to be directed to our careers page and filter and select the relevant vacancy where you can submit your application along with your CV.
Phone: 074 109 5996
Website: www.royalinstitute.org
Email: careers@royalinstitute.org
Locations: Havelock Town | Girls' School (Colombo 6) | Maharagama | Nugegoda | Gampaha