Job Description
Frankfurt International School in Oberursel seeks a qualified and motivated Part-time School Nurse at the Primary Division (3 working days/week, school vacations are work free) to provide primary health care and promote health education.
The position is a parental leave replacement, starting on 1 August 2025, termed until 31 July 2026.
Applicants should have a valid work and residence permit for Germany.
Qualifications required:
- Certified nurse
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge in German
Performance Responsibilities:
The duties of the position will include, but will not be limited to those on the list below:
- Prioritizes serious incidents and initiates and administers first aid when necessary
- Provides nursing care for minor illnesses, accidents and injuries on a daily basis for students and staff
- Offers professional advice on individual health and pastoral problems
- Dispenses medication to students as requested by the parents
- Performs school-wide audiometric, visual and developmental (centile charting) screening, as well as special screening (scoliosis) in upper grade levels
- Maintains accurate, updated medical records for all students
- Provides leadership and guidance in the development and maintenance of the school health program
- Works within a team of key persons, head of school, heads of departments, counselors and other members of the nurse´s team
- Liaises with the German public health authorities when circumstances require this
- Teaches health topics to students as requested by teachers
- Is on campus for the whole of the school day, unless directed otherwise by the Head of School
- Adheres to the professional Code of Conduct
Questions about the position can be sent to our Head Nurse, Karen McEwan: karen_mcewan@fis.edu
