School Health Professional

Description West Island School is looking for a School Health Professional on a part-time basis . This is a regular part-time contract (2 days per week) starting from mid-February 2026. Responsibilities Responsible for First Aid provision and medical care to students and staff to maintain optimum safety and health within the school community Operational : Respond to the needs of students or staff reporting sick prioritise and deal with them as appropriate including carrying out appropriate First Aid care Making arrangements to send staff or students home / contacting parents / hospitalisation where necessary Updating medical records on Gateway on a regular basis. Maintain a log of all medical room visits and report as appropriate Responsible for maintaining the medical room in good condition clean and sanitary Purchasing and maintaining adequate and appropriate supplies for the medical room First Aid Kits (on-site and for excursions) and classroom Bleed Boxes throughout the year Responsible for the completion of Accident Report Forms Student Support : Liaising with tutors and pastoral staff on medical updates Be available to offer support and care to students on other issues e.g. bullying family problems to a counsellor and pastoral staff as appropriate Assisting with First Aid for swimming gala and sports day PE activities occurring off-site Advising and educating students on follow-up care general health matters immunization etc. (School Nurse only) Collate information for the Health Departments Student Health Service Others : Checking First Aid kits placed throughout the school premises on a regular basis Making up maintaining and keeping track of outdoor First Aid Kits for excursions during Horizons Week and for trips throughout the year Training staff and students as and when required on relevant aspects of health education Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as delegated including mutually agreed-upon objectives Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated including mutually agreed-upon objectives Reporting to : Director of Learning (Lower School) Requirements Qualifications & Experience : Licensed or Registered Nurse in Hong Kong (for the role of School Nurse) OR; Nursing degree registration or nursing license in non-Hong Kong jurisdictions (for the role of School Health Professional) 3-5 years of relevant experience in a hospital clinic or education environment including treating children Abilities & Knowledge : Applies ability to perform routine medical procedures and first aid treatment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff students and parents CPR and First Aid provider A dynamic and committed individual with a keen interest in contributing to the development of the well-being provision of our students alongside the pastoral team Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong. Please ensure to upload your professional qualification certificates when submitting your applications. A pplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date. For enquiries please contact Rathi NandaKumar @ or Email : . 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. SupportStaffSchoolHealthProfessional SupportStaff Required Experience : Unclear Seniority Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr