Registered Nurse

Job Description

Title: Registered Nurse

Company Name: DHAKA EXPATRIATE SERVICES LTD.

Vacancy: --

Age: 25 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 25000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• At least 5 years

• Age 25 to 45 years

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent recognised nursing qualification.

Professional Registration:
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) licence/registration,with eligibility to practise in Bangladesh.

Professional Experience:
Minimum of five years of professional nursing experience, including substantial experience working within a developed Western healthcare system.
Demonstrated experience in establishing, developing, coordinating, or managing a nursing programme or similar healthcare initiative.
Previous experience working in a school, paediatric, or child-focused healthcare setting is highly preferred.Skills and

Competencies:
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
Strong organisational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and relevant medical or healthcare software.
Strong clinical judgement and ability to respond calmly and appropriately to medical emergencies.
Strong record-keeping, confidentiality, and professional communication skills.
Personal Attributes:Compassionate, approachable, and professional manner.
Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to work effectively across cultural, professional, and organisational boundaries.
Commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of professional practice.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider school community.
Calm, reliable, and responsible approach to managing sensitive and potentially urgent situations.

Role Summary:

Grace International School is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to establish, lead, and oversee our comprehensive school nursing and health programme. The RN will serve as the primary healthcare professional across our school community—delivering high-quality medical support to students, staff, and families, ensuring emergency preparedness, and driving health education and wellbeing initiatives.

Working closely with school leadership, educators, and external healthcare providers, the RN will maintain a safe, hygienic, and responsive school environment. This position demands sound clinical judgment, cultural adaptability, strict adherence to confidentiality, and the calm leadership required to manage day-to-day healthcare needs as well as urgent medical emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Nursing Programme Leadership & Systems Development

• Design, implement, and manage a school nursing programme aligned with international healthcare standards and best practices.

• Formulate and update policies, protocols, and workflows for school health, emergency response, health records, and medical care.

• Establish and maintain professional, fully equipped, and confidential nursing facilities across school campuses.

• Continuously evaluate and refine health services based on changing community needs and medical developments.

2. Medical Assessment & Direct Patient Care

• Provide expert nursing assessment, triage, first aid, and ongoing medical support to students and staff during school hours.

• Offer remote medical advice and triage guidance by telephone when not physically present at a specific campus.

• Advise school staff on managing immediate health concerns and determine when emergency services or external care are required.

• Facilitate arrangements and accommodations for students and staff with chronic or specialized medical needs.

• Maintain clear liaison with parents, guardians, and medical professionals regarding student health conditions.

3. Emergency Preparedness & Staff Training

• Assemble, inspect, and maintain emergency medical and trauma packs for all campus locations.

• Implement inventory control systems for regular replenishment of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and emergency equipment.

• Formulate and execute robust emergency response protocols across all facilities.

• Design and deliver regular staff training sessions covering:

  • CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Proper operation of emergency medical equipment

  • First response to physical trauma and acute pediatric conditions

  • Immediate management of common illnesses and health emergencies

4. Health Education & Community Promotion

• Collaborate with teaching staff and leadership to design and deliver age-appropriate health education for students.

• Lead awareness campaigns on key topics, including personal hygiene, nutrition, physical/mental wellbeing, and injury prevention.

• Conduct health orientation and wellness guidance for school staff to foster a healthy workplace environment.

• Contribute to school-wide wellness events and health promotion initiatives.

5. Health Monitoring & Risk Management

• Monitor and analyze health trends, infectious disease outbreaks, and recurring injuries, providing actionable reports to school leadership.

• Identify potential environmental health and safety hazards, advising leadership on preventative measures.

• Enforce strict hygiene, infection control, and sanitation standards across nursing facilities and campus spaces.

• Participate in policy reviews regarding communicable diseases, safeguarding, and risk mitigation.

6. Health Records, Confidentiality & Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date Electronic Health Records (EHR) in compliance with professional standards.

• Safeguard data privacy and student medical confidentiality in line with applicable regulatory standards and school policies.

• Document all consultations, emergency treatments, referrals, and incident follow-ups systematically.

• Ensure full alignment with professional nursing board standards and school governance frameworks.

7. Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as an advisor to school leadership on health-related matters within the nursing scope of practice.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, administrative teams, and external clinics/hospitals.

• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to remain current in pediatric healthcare, school nursing, emergency response, and safeguarding practices.

• Foster a school culture grounded in compassion, care, and physical and emotional safety.