Nurse - on call in Canton, Cardiff

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. We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.

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. 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. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering safe, high-quality and efficient nursing care to students while on duty, in line with professional standards and school policies.
• Assessing health needs independently and providing appropriate care, treatment and follow-up, including responding effectively to medical emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and up-to-date medical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulatory and school requirements.
• Upholding safeguarding, child protection principles and professional boundaries at all times.
• 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.
• Communicating professionally and compassionately with parents regarding students' health, wellbeing and any required follow-up.
• Supporting health education, prevention and wellbeing initiatives within the school as required.
• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving operational needs of the department, including on-call duties and seasonal peak periods.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating evidence of ongoing professional development and a genuine interest in primary nursing and adolescent healthcare.
• Applying strong clinical judgement and remaining calm, resilient and effective when working under pressure or in emergency situations.
• Communicating clearly, professionally and empathetically with students, parents, colleagues and school leadership.
• Building positive and trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a supportive and efficient medical service.
• Adapting flexibly to changing priorities, on-call requirements and seasonal variations in workload.
• Showing cultural awareness and sensitivity within a diverse international school community.
• Managing time effectively and maintaining high standards of organisation and attention to detail.

QUALIFICATION

A nursing qualification recognised by Swiss law is required. Previous experience in emergency and paediatric nursing is highly desirable. The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French. Prior knowledge of primary nursing and healthcare education for adolescents will be considered a strong asset.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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.