Goals
As a nurse, you will be responsible, alongside your nursing colleagues, for the safety and well-being of both students and staff members.
Qualifications
- Professional training and certification, including a valid nursing license in Switzerland.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification or its equivalent.
- Proficient with computers, highly organized, task-oriented, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Driving License required.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; ability to communicate in French is preferred.
Reports to
Lead Nurse
Expectations and Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care for students, including the assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses.
- Ability to triage illness and injury, recognizing signs that may indicate more serious problems.
- Interface as needed with local healthcare professionals and pharmacies to provide healthcare support to students. This includes recognizing the limits of nursing practice and referring students to the appropriate level of care.
- Provide preventative health care and related education.
- Perform functions related to ‘nurse on call’ responsibilities.
- Administer appropriate over-the-counter medications to students when needed.
- Manage and dispense prescription medication to students, including those on daily controlled medications.
- Assist the school doctor with weekly clinics on campus.
- Assist with the arrangement of off-campus health-related appointments and serve as a liaison for off-campus treatments and communications with parents.
- Drive students to local appointments in Leysin when necessary.
- Collaborate with other nurses to ensure prompt and thorough responses to all communications received at the health center email group.
- Prepare, distribute, and restock first aid supplies for dorms, trips, and excursions.
- Maintain professional conduct with respect to health records, confidentiality, and communications.
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
- Perform other duties as outlined by the Lead Nurse.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.