Dalhousie Public School | Head Nurse, School | mohali district

Job Description

Join Our Team of Passionate Educators! 

About Us:

Dalhousie Public School, has been a leader in traditional, high-quality education for over 50 years. Our campus in New Chandigarh is a high school, a natural continuation of the Dalhousie mission of excellence with a modern outlook to learning and teaching. Encapsuled by nature, our 20+ acre school is located close to the Siswan Forest Reserve. We offer a blend of national and international future-ready education celebrating the fusion of academic excellence, cultural awareness, and personal growth in the arts, integrated technologies, sports, the great outdoors, service and character building. Our community thrives on mutual respect, curiosity, discipline, diversity and a love of learning.

Position :          Head Nurse

Location:          Dalhousie Public School, Siswan, New Chandigarh

Start Date:      1 March 2025

Apply By:         10 Dec 2024

We are looking for a compassionate Head Nurse to lead our school health services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of a large institution, providing first aid and medical care when needed, and implementing health programs to promote wellness within the school community.

Role Overview: 

• Lead the school’s health office, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff as needed.
• Monitor and manage student health records, including vaccinations and medical histories.
• Oversee the care and management of chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes) for students.
• Collaborate with the school administration  and other staff to implement health policies and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Organize and manage the storage and inventory of medical supplies and medications.
• Maintain documentation and student health records.

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing ) from a recognized institution.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a nurse, with at least 3 years in a school.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric first aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures.
• Responsible, collaborative, team worker, openminded and patient with children. 
• Knowledge of school children related health policies and child safety norms.
• Proficiency in using basic healthcare management software or systems.

To Apply:  Please send your resume to infochd@dpsdalhousie.com by 10 Dec 2024 or apply here. 

We are looking for eclectic educators who:

• Understand how learning happens.
• Foster a genuine love for learning in students.
• Ignite curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and compassion.
• Create inclusive learning environments to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Use effective pedagogical approaches to enable students to reach their full potential and provide a strong foundation for learning. 
• Shape not only academic growth, but character as well.
• Are the cornerstone of our school community.

If you are ready to take on the responsibility of a large institution with care, kindness and professional competency; we would love to hear from you.