Staff Nurse

Key Job Responsibilities

A. First Aid and Medical Care

• Provide immediate first aid to students and staff in case of minor injuries, illness or accidents.
• Assess symptoms and determine whether further medical attention is required.
• Monitor students experiencing fever, headache, stomach pain, dizziness or other common health complaints.
• Arrange referral to a hospital or qualified medical professional when necessary.
• Ensure the first-aid room is clean, organized and adequately equipped.

B. Student Health Monitoring

• Maintain individual student medical records, including declared allergies, existing medical conditions and emergency contact details.
• Monitor students who become unwell during school hours.
• Inform parents or guardians about significant illnesses, injuries or medical concerns.
• Support routine health check-ups and medical examinations organized by the school.
• Maintain confidentiality of students' medical information.

C. Hostel and Residential Student Healthcare

• Provide medical assistance to hostel students during assigned duty hours.
• Monitor sick students and coordinate with hostel wardens for appropriate care.
• Maintain records of illness, treatment provided, referrals and follow-up.
• Coordinate hospital visits and inform the designated school authority and parents when required.
• Follow established procedures for medical emergencies, including those occurring outside regular school hours when on duty.

D. Medicine and Medical Supplies Management

• Maintain an inventory of first-aid materials, medical supplies and essential medicines.
• Check expiry dates and ensure proper storage of medical supplies.
• Maintain a medicine administration register wherever medication is authorized and administered.
• Administer medicines only with appropriate authorization, verified instructions and in accordance with school policy.
• Submit timely indents for replenishment of first-aid and medical supplies.

E. Health, Hygiene and Preventive Care

• Promote personal hygiene, handwashing, sanitation and healthy habits among students.
• Observe and report potential signs of communicable illness to the designated authority.
• Assist in implementing school health and safety protocols.
• Conduct basic health-awareness sessions for students, where assigned.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and hostel teams regarding medical-room cleanliness and health-related concerns.

F. Emergency and Incident Management

• Respond promptly to accidents, sudden illness and other medical emergencies.
• Maintain emergency contact lists for parents, hospitals and ambulance services.
• Coordinate transportation to a healthcare facility when necessary.
• Document incidents and report them to the Principal or Admin In-charge.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and safety drills.

G. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain daily medical attendance and treatment registers.
• Prepare reports on student illnesses, injuries, referrals and medicine usage.
• Maintain records of medical supplies and expiry-date checks.
• Submit daily or monthly reports to the designated authority.
• Ensure all medical records are accurate, updated and securely maintained.

Pay

₹8,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person