Professional Nurse (Education) - Lebone Special School

About the role

The Limpopo Department of Education is recruiting a Professional Nurse (Education) for Lebone Special School in Limpopo. The nurse provides nursing care and health support to learners with special needs within the school setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide functional and generic nursing competencies and administer medication
• Carry out health assessments for learners with special needs and support and monitor those with chronic illnesses
• Provide preventive care, promote good hygiene and conduct regular screenings to detect health problems early
• Update learner records and write referrals to other health practitioners and community health centres, including follow-up on remediation
• Take part in multidisciplinary support structures such as the School Based Support Team (SBST)
• Promote health and wellness programmes and network with community stakeholders

Required profile

• NQF level 6 or 7 qualification in Nursing recognised by SAQA
• Valid and active registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
• Relevant nursing experience
• Knowledge of school health services and ability to work with learners with disabilities
• Communication, interpersonal, record keeping and report writing skills; a valid driver's licence (except for people living with a disability)