School Nurse at Rainbow Educational Services Limited (RESL) 2026 | Lagos Nursing Job

Rainbow Educational Services Limited (RESL) is recruiting a School Nurse to support the health and wellbeing of students and staff across its schools in Lagos. The organisation is seeking a qualified and licensed nurse with clinical experience who can provide quality healthcare services, respond to medical emergencies, maintain student health records, and promote a safe and healthy school environment.

This opportunity is suitable for Registered Nurses who are passionate about child healthcare and would like to work within an educational setting.

Job Title: School Nurse

Category: Medical / Healthcare, School Health & Nursing Services

Company: Rainbow Educational Services Limited (RESL)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Application Deadline: Ongoing / Not Specified

Rainbow Educational Services Limited (RESL) is an education management company in Nigeria that operates K-12 institutions, including Pampers Private School and Rainbow College. The organisation is committed to providing quality education while ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of its students through professional school healthcare services.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.N.Sc.) or hold a Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Have active and valid nursing certification and professional licensing.
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous nursing experience in a primary or secondary school environment will be an added advantage.
• The employer has indicated a preference for female candidates for this position.

Candidates will be assessed based on the following competencies:

• Clinical Triage & First Aid: Ability to administer first aid, manage sudden illnesses, and coordinate emergency referrals in line with parents' preferred healthcare providers.
• Chronic Condition Oversight: Experience administering prescribed medications to students with chronic medical conditions under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
• Medical Records & Compliance: Ability to maintain accurate vaccination records, update students' medical histories, and ensure compliance with national and local health regulations.
• Communication & Health Education: Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate health awareness programmes and communicate important medical information within the school community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing immediate first aid treatment and coordinating referrals for students requiring additional medical attention.
• Conducting routine health screenings to identify potential health concerns early.
• Maintaining a clean and safe school clinic while implementing infection prevention and control measures.
• Organising health education programmes, wellness campaigns, and health screening activities for students and staff.

Applicants should prepare:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

For a stronger application, ensure your CV clearly highlights:

• Your nursing qualifications and professional licence.
• Clinical experience and healthcare background.
• Experience in paediatric nursing or school healthcare (where applicable).
• Relevant certifications and professional training.

Rainbow Educational Services Limited routes candidate submissions through a direct external processing

form:

• Open the official application gateway at forms.gle via the MyJobMag

Rainbow Educational Application Portal.

• Submission Strategy: Fill in the online form with your personal details (Full Name, Active Email, Phone Number, Current Location) and attach an updated PDF CV highlighting your clinical history, nursing license details, and pediatric or school nursing exposure