Nurse

To be part of a small nursing team overseeing the healthcare needs of our children and young people. You will be responsible for a small caseload of students and demonstrate strong communication skills alongside a large trans-disciplinary team.

• Assist the Senior Nurse with the organisation of the school’s small nursing team.                                           
• Process the assessment and interpretation of information regarding students’ conditions and take the appropriate actions.
• Ensure the promotion of evidence-based practice by reviewing and monitoring standards of care in line with local and national guidance.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of health, education and social care professionals across professional boundaries.  
• Participate in effective channels of communication within own team and wider school team.
• Update and maintain nursing notes including liaising with external professionals for feeding regimes, asthma plans respiratory plans and any other relevant plans.                                                                                                                                                                 
• Maintain effective, appropriate communication with parents/guardians.                                                           
• Provide information and where possible deliver training to enable staff to gain knowledge and understanding of students individual/personal care needs. 
• Supervise staff on a daily basis on their competency and understanding to maintain a  high standard of practice. 
• Maintain timely and accurate record keeping.  
• Participate in the management of an unwell student in school.
• Prepare nursing reports.