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About the American High School

The American High School was founded based on a strong educational idea. Our guiding star is that “we work to ensure that our students and staff reach their full potential.” Therefore, we focus on both knowledge development and personal growth. Our culture is characterized by clear rules with care. We call it “Frames and Hugs.” The school’s activities are organized to prepare students for an international job market in a rapidly changing world; thus, our logo reads “Get ready for the world.”

Everything that happens at the school is based on our four core values: Courage, Kindness, Knowledge & Curiosity, and Grit. In classrooms and corridors, interactions between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always prioritize their best interests.

About the American High School, Stockholm - Essingen

- The school is now in its fifth academic year.

- The school has approximately 600 students studying in the Natural Science and Technology Program, the Business Program, or the Social Science Program.

- The school is characterized by a competent staff group and a strong sense of community.

About the Role

As a school nurse at the American High School, you are a central part of the Medical Services of Student Health (EMI) and an important member of the student health team. You work proactively and preventively with a focus on strengthening students' health, well-being, and learning conditions. With your medical and nursing expertise, you contribute to creating a safe and health-promoting school environment. In this role, you have independent responsibility for planning, structuring, and executing your work throughout the academic year.

As a school nurse with us, you will be an important part of a well-organized and competence-driven student health service. The Medical Services of Student Health is centrally led by a management team consisting of a head of operations/coordinating school nurse, a medically responsible school doctor, and a school psychologist. You will also be part of the American High School's national network for school nurses, where experiences and knowledge are shared across schools.

We highly value professional development and therefore offer all employees within the medical student health services (EMI) an individually tailored plan for continuing education and training. As part of this, you will also have the opportunity to participate in our annual school nurse conference, which gathers school nurses from across the American High School. You will also often have the chance to attend the annual school nurse congress. We believe in a sustainable and development-oriented work climate where your skills are utilized and given the opportunity to grow, while you contribute to strengthening and developing student health work.

The position is a permanent employment at 80%, with the possibility of increasing to full-time over time. The employment begins with a 6-month probationary period. Start date by agreement.

Your Profile

We are looking for a licensed nurse with specialized training in one of the following areas: district nurse, pediatric nurse, or school nurse program at the University of Skövde. You are expected to have good communication skills in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital platforms and possess stable digital competence. We consider it a strong merit if you have experience working in Prorenata.

As a school nurse, you are a trustworthy and empathetic person with a flexible attitude and a strong sense of responsibility. You are decisive and confident in your professional role, with the ability to make well-founded decisions within your area of expertise. You collaborate well with others and easily build trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. We are looking for someone who is meticulous, has good planning and organizational skills, and is a skilled communicator who can motivate and inspire others.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Application

Application deadline: September 30, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period has expired.

Contact Information

Principal Erica Nordmark, [email protected]

HR Manager Elin Fagerberg, [email protected]

We have already made a decision regarding the need for recruitment support in this process and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertisement sellers, as well as recruitment and staffing companies.