Nurse - Health and Safety Officer

About the role

Art Village Nursery, acquired by HEI UAE in August 2024, is looking for a Nurse who acts as the centre's Health and Safety Officer. The role ensures a safe emotional and physical environment for children, provides medical care when needed and follows the guidelines of regulators such as DHA, KHDA and the Ministry of Health. The nurse works alongside the principal and can support the classroom when teaching staff are short.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medical care for children and give medical support to staff, including administering daily medicine and keeping accurate records.
• Perform regular health checks, record accidents in the accident log and isolate unwell children.
• Carry out first aid, accompany children to the hospital if needed and keep the clinic and emergency stock updated.
• Conduct daily risk assessments, keep the premises clean and hygienic, and prepare and run emergency and evacuation drills.
• Train staff on allergies and other major medical conditions, and inform parents about health, safety and nutrition.
• Assess children's development with the principal and teachers, refer to other professionals when needed, and work with parents of special needs children.
• Follow up on regulatory guidelines, maintain confidentiality and support staff and parents.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• At least 2 years of experience; 3 years desired.
• Experience in a nursery or school environment, pediatric medicine and emergency response is desired.

Required skills

• Proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of communicable and childhood diseases and child safety protocols.
• Problem-solving, confidentiality and understanding of child information sharing.
• Collaborative team player, flexible and resilient under pressure.