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FDN - Summer Camps - Nurse - Grande Boissière/ La Châtaigneraie/ Camps Department seeks from 29th June to 14th August. Founded in, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world's number one school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we around students aged from 3-18. We have around employees representing more than 110. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovations, including the training of educators currently a reference in more than schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students' lives and prepare them for world citizenship engaged with the political, ethical, and environmental challenges of their time. The School of Geneva has an excellent reputation for the quality of its education and its diverse multicultural environment. Its success is mainly due to the openness and commitment of all its community.To complete our Summer Camps team, we are looking for a:Summer Camps - NurseFull-time: the role is 100% (40 hours per week) for up to 5 weeks in June-July, and 2 weeks in August (7 weeks work in total). Specific working times will depend on specific activities and availability of staff. The successful role is part of the Camps programme, with vacancies on all three campuses for different weeks of the summer.Responsibilities:Provide first aid and healthcare support for summer camp staff in case of accidents, illnesses, or other medical emergencies. Dispense prescribed medicines and administer medicine if needed, in accordance with signed parental instructions. This may include emergency allergy medicines (such as Epi-pens). Take care of sick children as needed and arrange for further medical assistance or pick up by families. As it is not the primary responsibility of the role, given the nature of the nursing role likely means a lot of standby time, it is expected you will also assist in the supervision of children and generally get involved with other camp activities to ensure the camps run smoothly and there is a fun and happy atmosphere for all.Requirements:- Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a school setting or equivalent.- Personable, kind, caring disposition.- Diploma of level II or approved by the CRS.- Diploma in public/community health or complementary training in health care is an advantage.- Right to practice for the canton of - 5 years of professional experience outside the hospital environment.- Minimum 2 years working with children and knowledge of the local health network.- Perfectly bilingual French/English.- Autonomous with ease in contacts and good computer skills (Word, Excel).- Active listening skills.- A valid work permit.Other relevant information:The nurse can enroll his or her children in the Summer Camp free of charge (when they are working on site) if they do not provide for the age group. We encourage diversity, therefore everyone is welcomed and accepted, regardless of your background.Candidates are required to apply online using the link below, providing their CV, the contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, and a cover letter to the attention of Naïma HADDADI, Director of Camps, School of Geneva by 23 February, mentioning the reference number via our website. Applications will be considered in the order they are received.The School of Geneva welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers. jid265458daen jit0207aen jpiy26aen