SUMMARY
Responsible for First Aid provision and medical care to students and staff to maintain optimum safety and health within the school community. This is a maternity leave cover contract only starting from 10 August to 25 September 2020.

Candidates with a Hong Kong nursing license may be considered for the role of "School Nurse", candidates with an overseas nursing license (or equivalent) will be considered for the "School Health Professional" position only.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

OPERATIONAL
• Respond to the needs of students or staff reporting sick, prioritise and deal with them as appropriate, including carrying out appropriate First Aid care
• Making arrangements to send staff or students home/ contacting parents/ hospitalisation, where necessary
• Updating medical records on Gateway on a regular basis. Maintain a log of all medical room visits and report as appropriate
• Responsible for maintaining the medical room in good condition, clean and sanitary
• Purchasing and maintaining adequate and appropriate supplies for the medical room, First Aid Kits (on-site and for excursions), classroom “Bleed Boxes” throughout the year
• Responsible for the completion of Accident Report Forms

STUDENT SUPPORT
• Liaising with tutors and pastoral staff on medical updates
• Be available to offer support and care to students on other issues e.g. bullying, family problems etc. Referral to counsellor, pastoral staff as appropriate
• Assisting with First Aid for swimming gala and sports day PE activities occurring off-site
• Advising and educating students on follow-up care, general health matters, immunization etc.(School Nurse only)
• Collate information for Health Department’s Student Health Service

OTHERS
• Checking First Aid kits placed throughout the school premises on a regular basis
• Making up, maintaining and keeping track of outdoor First Aid Kits for excursions during Horizons Week and for trips throughout the year
• Training staff and students as and when required on relevant aspects of health education
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives

REPORTING TO
• Vice Principal

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensed or Registered Nurse in Hong Kong (for the role of School Nurse) OR
• Nursing degree, registration, or nursing license in non-Hong Kong jurisdictions (for the role of School Health Professional)
• Certified CPR and First Aid provider

EXPERIENCE
• 5 years’ relevant experience in a hospital, clinic or education environment, including treating children

ABILITIES
• Fluent or strong English language skills (written and oral)
• Applies ability to perform routine medical procedures and first aid treatment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents
• Dynamic and committed individual with a keen interest to contribute to the development of the wellbeing provision of our students alongside the pastoral team

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

Closing Date: 22 May 2020

For enquiries, please contact Margaret Lau at +852 2819 1962 or margaret.lau@wis.edu.hk.
Applications must be submitted online through https://recruit.esf.edu.hk
Step 1: Go to the Registration tab and register. You will then receive an email with an activation link.
Step 2: When your account has been activated, login to the system and click "Job Listing"
Step 3: Check the box next to the job(s) that you wish to apply for and click "Apply & Continue".

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF.

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