School Nurse for IES Uppsala
International English School Uppsala is an elementary school, grades 4-9, consisting of 745 students and is part of International School AB (IES) which today consists of 46 elementary schools across the country. For over 30 years, IES has made a significant difference for our students. We are convinced that it is thanks to our clear ethos with engaged and present leaders that our schools have an environment where everyone works towards common goals. We have a strong culture built on proven routines. The students are at the center of everything we do, all students are your students. The central student health service's medical efforts at IES consist of MLA, coordinating school nurses, and resource nurses who work in close collaboration with school nurses at the schools. From central EMI, services include the introduction of new employees, network meetings, and ongoing training, as well as readily available support and questions.
About the position
The position is primarily aimed at students in middle school and includes usual tasks according to the guidelines of the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish National Agency for Education, such as: health conversations and health checks, open reception for students, doctor's appointments, vaccinations, and preventive and health-promoting work at group and organizational levels.
As a school nurse at our school, you will work together with our other school nurse as well as with the principal and other professions in the student health team to support the students' development towards the educational goals. Collaboration with municipalities and other authorities, as well as contact with guardians, is a natural part of the work.
Qualifications: Registered nurse with specialist training in: child and youth, district nurse, or the school nurse program. Previous experience as a school nurse is advantageous.
We are looking for you who:
● Have a genuine interest in children and youth health.
● Are flexible, engaged, and proactive.
● Have good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team.
● Are passionate about health-promoting work in and outside of school.
Employment type: Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period. Full-time (100%) daytime. Vacation benefits. Start date August 2026.
Other: Certificates of registration and qualifying degree must be attached to the application. Register checks are conducted in connection with employment. Interviews take place continuously during the application period, the position may be filled before the final application date.
International English School (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.
IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.
N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.
