We’re getting set to evolve the role of school nurses with a recruitment drive showcasing the rewarding career awaiting new recruits.
Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (HSCNL) and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP) are hosting an online information session on Wednesday 28 April to outline the role of a modern school nurse.
The vision for school nurses will see a more wide-ranging and engaging role which includes assessing and supporting pupils in areas, including reducing the effects of inequalities and ensuring a focused approach to promoting health and wellbeing.
Morag Anderson, HSCNL associate nurse director, said: “The role of the modern school nurse has moved on significantly from our memories of the school nurses we knew when we were at school. School nurses now play an important role in looking after – and improving – the health and wellbeing of not only school pupils, but also their families.
Lynsey Sutherland, SLHSCP associate nurse director, added: “Lanarkshire’s school nurses enjoy a great deal of autonomy within supportive teams. This means they have a continuous focus on prevention, early intervention and supporting areas including vulnerable children and families, mental health and wellbeing and achieving positive outcomes.
Those interested in a career as a school nurse must be a registered nurse with valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration and educated to degree level.
To register for the online information event, please email deborah.brown@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
