Position: School Nurse
Department: Medical / Health Services
Reports To: Principal / Principal Director / School Administration
Employment Type: Full-Time
Institution: Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Pune & Kolhapur

1. Job Purpose

To provide immediate medical care, first aid, and health support to students and staff, maintain a safe and healthy school workplace, and ensure the effective management of medical emergencies and routine healthcare services within the school campus.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Student Healthcare and First Aid

- Provide first aid and immediate medical assistance to students and staff in case of illness, injury, or emergencies.
- Assess students' health complaints and determine whether they require rest, parental notification, or medical referral.
- Monitor students who are unwell and maintain records of treatment provided.
- Coordinate with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns, injuries, and medical emergencies.
- Ensure timely referral to a hospital or healthcare professional whenever required.

B. Health Monitoring and Medical Records

- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records of students and staff.
- Maintain records of students with allergies, chronic medical conditions, prescribed medication, and special healthcare needs.
- Monitor and administer medication only with appropriate parental authorization and in accordance with school policies.
- Maintain daily records of students visiting the infirmary, first-aid cases, and medical incidents.
- Ensure that health information is shared only with authorized personnel.

C. Infirmary and Medical Supplies Management

- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and well-organized school infirmary.
- Check and maintain first-aid kits across the campus, including classrooms, laboratories, sports areas, buses, and hostel facilities, wherever applicable.
- Monitor the stock and expiry dates of medicines, medical equipment, and emergency supplies.
- Raise timely requests for replenishment of medical supplies.




- Ensure the safe storage and disposal of medical supplies as per applicable guidelines.

D. Health and Hygiene Awareness

- Conduct health awareness sessions for students on personal hygiene, nutrition, sanitation, hydration, and disease prevention.
- Promote preventive healthcare practices and monitor common health concerns among students.
- Support the school in implementing health, sanitation, and infection-control measures.
- Coordinate with school management for health check-up camps, vaccination programmes, and other approved health initiatives.

E. Emergency Preparedness and Coordination

- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and coordinate with emergency services when required.
- Maintain emergency contact details of parents/guardians and nearby hospitals.
- Assist in preparing and updating medical emergency response procedures.
- Coordinate with teachers, sports staff, hostel wardens, transport staff, and school administration to ensure student safety.
- Provide medical support during school events, sports activities, field trips, and other school programmes as assigned.

F. Residential / Boarding Responsibilities (If Applicable)

- Monitor the health and well-being of residential students.
- Coordinate with hostel wardens regarding students who are unwell or require medical attention.
- Maintain records of medical visits and follow-up care for boarding students.
- Ensure timely medical assistance for students requiring urgent attention during residential hours, as per the assigned duty schedule.

3. Qualifications and Experience

- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc.



Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council, as required.
- Previous experience in a school, hospital, clinic, or pediatric healthcare setting is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and first-aid training or certification is desirable.
- Knowledge of child health, hygiene, infection prevention, and emergency response procedures.

4. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong observation, assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain calm and respond effectively during medical emergencies.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and child-friendly approach.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate medical documentation.
- Good coordination skills and the ability to work with teachers, parents, and school administration.
- Basic computer skills for maintaining medical records and reports.

5. Reporting and Accountability

- Report medical emergencies, serious injuries, and significant health concerns promptly to the designated school authority and parents/guardians, as appropriate.
- Submit periodic reports on infirmary visits, medical incidents, and inventory requirements.
- Comply with school policies, applicable healthcare regulations, safeguarding procedures, and professional nursing standards.

6. Performance Expectations

- Timely and appropriate response to student and staff medical needs.
- Accurate maintenance of medical records and incident reports.
- Regular monitoring of first-aid kits and medical supplies.
- Effective coordination with parents, teachers, hostel staff, and school management.
- Maintenance of a secure, hygienic, and student-friendly infirmary.

Note: The School Nurse must perform all duties in accordance with applicable professional nursing standards, school policies, and relevant healthcare requirements.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 School Nurse (Kolhapur)
🏢 Sanjay Ghodawat International School
📍 Kolhapur