Summary
We are looking for a part-time School Health Professional to work for us from 3 August 2020 to 5 February 2021, Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 17:00. Registered nurse in Hong Kong will be considered as School Nurse. Registered overseas or enrolled nurse will be considered as School Health Professional.

Accountabilities
• Primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the Medical room in order to provide professional, immediate and appropriate medical support to the students and the school.
• Respond to the needs of students reporting sick, prioritise and deal with them as appropriate, including carrying out appropriate First Aid care.
• Making arrangements to send home/contacting parents/hospitalisation, where necessary.
• Advising and educating patients on follow-up care, general health matters, immunization and etc.
• Liaising with form tutors and year/school heads on problems with students.
• Responsible for maintaining the medical room in good condition by ordering and maintaining adequate medical supplies and keeping the room clean and sanitary.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate First Aid stock in medical room and “Bleed Boxes” in classrooms, such as contents and display etc.
• Maintain records of all visits to the Medical Room and report as appropriate.
• Responsible for Accident and Insurance Form completion.
• Collate information for Health Department’s Students Health Service.
• Provide staff with First Aid kits for camps, excursions, trips etc
• Give advice on health & hygiene management of school.
• Arrange / Provide first aid training to staff.

Requirements
• Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing is preferable
• 5 years healthcare / nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or education environment, including treating children.
• Speak and write fluent English.
• Applies ability to perform routine medical procedures and first aid treatment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff and students
• Applies understanding of government requirements on medical health & safety in schools.
• Applies an understanding of the school system.

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

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2020
For enquiries, please contact Joyce Wong at joyce.wong@kgv.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".

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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