School Nurse (August 2026 March 2027) Quarry Bay School
Job Summary
Quarry Bay School is seeking to appoint a temporary school nurse to cover a maternity leave for the period between August 2026 and March 2027
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the Medical room in order to provide professional immediate and appropriate medical support to the students and the school.
- Respond to the needs of students reporting sick prioritise and deal with them as appropriate including carrying out appropriate First Aid care.
- Operating efficient systems to support student well-being.
- Making arrangements to send home/contacting parents/hospitalisation where necessary.
- Advising and educating patients on follow-up care general health matters immunization and etc.
- Liaising with staff (as appropriate) on problems with students.
- Responsible for maintaining the medical room in good condition by ordering and maintaining adequate medical supplies and keeping the room clean and sanitary.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate First Aid stock in medical room and classroom supplies such as contents and display etc.
- Maintain records of all visits to the Medical Room and report as appropriate.
- Responsible for Accident and Insurance Form completion.
- Collate information for Health Departments Students Health Service and administration of scheduled services.
- Provide staff with First Aid kits for camps excursions trips including the preparation of medical paperwork for such events.
- Give advice on health & hygiene management of school.
- Arrange/Provide First Aid training to staff.
- Other duties as instructed by the Principal.
- Organising Health vaccinations when required
Requirements
- Registered nurse OR enrolled nurse in Hong Kong (If the applicant is registered overseas or enrolled nurse she/he will be considered as School Health Professional).
- Certificate Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing is preferable
- 5 years healthcare/nursing experience in a hospital clinic or education environment including treating children
- Speak and write fluent English
- Applies ability to perform routine medical procedures and First Aid treatment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff and students
- Applies understanding of government requirements on medical health & safety in schools
- Applies an understanding of the school system
Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles head of department etc.) within ESF.
ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age race colour gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.
ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.
In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
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