About the role
School nurses play an important role in student health services and work preventively to promote students' health. They usually have a nursing degree with a focus on public health work or pediatric care. School nurses are employed by the municipality or independent schools and collaborate closely with other professional groups within the school.Responsibilities
School nurses are responsible for health examinations, vaccinations, and providing support for psychosocial problems. They conduct health-promoting efforts, give advice and information about health and lifestyle to students. Their work also includes establishing care plans and handling acute illnesses.Skills and tools
School nurses must have good knowledge in medicine and nursing and be skilled at communicating with children and adolescents. They use medical equipment for examinations and documentation tools to keep records of student health services. Empathy, educational ability, and the capacity to collaborate are central qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are barn och ungdom, elevhälsa and skolhälsovård.