About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Medium';color:#1eb9dc">WHO WE ARE</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#223f71"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71"> We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Medium';color:#1eb9dc">MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of clinical care within the school </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">The School Nurse – On Call plays a key role in ensuring the safe, responsive and high-quality delivery of nursing care within the school environment. Working collaboratively as part of a team of three school nurses, the role supports students’ physical wellbeing while contributing to a calm, caring and professional medical service.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">The post holder communicates effectively and professionally with students, parents, staff and school leadership, ensuring that all medical information is handled with accuracy, discretion and confidentiality. Medical centre records and administrative tasks are maintained in line with school and regulatory requirements.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">This is an on-call position, with working hours scheduled according to the operational needs of the department. Additional availability will be required during the summer period, in line with school activities, camps and student presence.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Medium';color:#1eb9dc">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Delivering safe, high-quality and efficient nursing care to students while on duty, in line with professional standards and school policies.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Assessing health needs independently and providing appropriate care, treatment and follow-up, including responding effectively to medical emergencies.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Maintaining accurate, clear and up-to-date medical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulatory and school requirements.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Upholding safeguarding, child protection principles and professional boundaries at all times.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Acting as a key link between the Medical Centre and the wider school community, promoting effective communication with students, parents, boarding staff and academic teams.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Communicating professionally and compassionately with parents regarding students’ health, wellbeing and any required follow-up.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Supporting health education, prevention and wellbeing initiatives within the school as required.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving operational needs of the department, including on-call duties and seasonal peak periods.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Medium';color:#1eb9dc">SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em> </em></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Demonstrating evidence of ongoing professional development and a genuine interest in primary nursing and adolescent healthcare.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Applying strong clinical judgement and remaining calm, resilient and effective when working under pressure or in emergency situations.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Communicating clearly, professionally and empathetically with students, parents, colleagues and school leadership.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Building positive and trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a supportive and efficient medical service.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Adapting flexibly to changing priorities, on-call requirements and seasonal variations in workload.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Showing cultural awareness and sensitivity within a diverse international school community.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">Managing time effectively and maintaining high standards of organisation and attention to detail.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Medium';color:#1eb9dc">Qualificiation</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">A nursing qualification recognised by Swiss law is required</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">. Previous experience in emergency and paediatric nursing is highly desirable.The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills in <strong><u>both English and French.</u></strong> Prior knowledge of primary nursing and healthcare education for adolescents will be considered a strong asset.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Medium';color:#1eb9dc">ESSENTIAL INFORMATION </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Gotham Book';color:#223f71">It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships. You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form. Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.</span></p></div></div></div>