School Nurse
Core
Support a student with a disability and severe health issues in all aspects of their education at school.
Role type
School Nurse (Range 3, management responsibility)
Builds
Professional support services for students with complex health needs
Domain
Education / Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Management of health emergencies, enteral feeds, respiratory function, neurological conditions (epilepsy), anaphylaxis, asthma, medication administration, seizure management, suctioning, oxygen therapy
Preferred skills
Transdisciplinary team collaboration, independent practice, liaison with families and doctors
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Liaison with families, doctors, school staff and Therapists; Management and administration of medications and enteral feeds; Assessment and management of student if presenting with a seizure; Management of student respiratory issues including suctioning and oxygen therapy; Providing relevant assistance to teachers in the management of the student; Maintaining up to date student files, accident/incident records and case notes; Ensuring annual medical plans and associated medications are up to date
Seniority
Range 3, management responsibility