Nurse / General Care Nurse

Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Ziedu iela 7, Aizpute, Dienvidkurzemes nov., Dienvidkurzemes nov., Lettland

Dienvidkurzeme Municipality, reg. no. 90000058625 Aizpute Secondary School invites applications for a Nurse/Doctor's Assistant position for a fixed-term, full-time role Work location: Aizpute Secondary School. Requirements for candidates: Secondary or higher professional education, Nurse/Doctor's Assistant qualification; ability to respond appropriately in unforeseen situations; organizational skills and competencies; high interpersonal communication standards with students and school staff, adherence to ethical norms, maintaining confidentiality regarding students' health status; skills in working with modern communication and information tools. Key responsibilities: Provide first aid in cases of injury and acute illness; conduct preventive health examinations of students; implement UN Convention on Children's Rights and all relevant Ministry and Ministry of Education documents related to student health and safety; conduct student selection for immunization and inform parents; document health examinations, inform parents of any detected health issues and refer them to a family physician for diagnosis confirmation, and monitor results; conduct scalp and pediculosis examinations and implement disease prevention measures; organize sanitary and hygienic measures at school in cases of infectious diseases and conduct medical observation of children; monitor compliance with hygiene requirements and healthy nutrition in the school cafeteria, evaluate food quality; monitor and organize compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards in the school dining facility and evaluate food quality; monitor compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards in the school's daily cleaning process; develop and improve procedures for first aid provision at school in coordination with the director; consult with teachers on first aid training for students, participate in health education implementation; organize and conduct first aid training sessions for school personnel; conduct first aid training for students in interest groups; take initiative in equipping and improving the doctor's assistant office; prepare requests for medications, medical instruments, and equipment in accordance with hygiene requirements and ministerial regulations; be responsible for material assets in the doctor's assistant office; monitor the integration of students with special needs in school according to their health status; participate in organizing the work of school cleaners. We offer: stable salary and social benefits; opportunities for professional development, acquiring new knowledge and experience; professional development course training; work in a professional, creative, and positively-minded collective. Documents to submit: cover letter; CV. copies of documents confirming education and qualifications. Send documents to: [email protected] by September 21, 2026. Additional information available at: 26641717 Before concluding an employment contract, the candidate must submit a Health Examination Form, with an occupational health physician's certificate confirming that the person's health status is suitable for the position, as part of mandatory health examination prior to commencing employment