Summer Camps - Nurse

Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.

Place

Foundation

Contract
Full-time
Start date
Application deadline

SUMMER CAMPS - NURSE

Full-time: the role is 100% (40 hours per week) for up to 5 weeks in June-July, and 2 weeks in August (7 weeks work in total). Specific working times will depend on specific activities and availability of successful candidates. 

 

This role is part of the Foundation Camps programme, with vacancies on all three campuses for different weeks of the summer.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide first aid and healthcare support for summer camp participants and staff in case of accidents, illnesses or other medical conditions.
  • Manage prescribed medicines and administer medicine if needed, in accordance with signed parental instructions. This may include emergency allergy medicines (such as Epi-pens).
  • Take care of sick children as needed and arrange for further medical treatment or pick up by families as appropriate.

 

Whilst it is not the primary responsibility of the role, given that the nature of the nursing role likely means a lot of "standby time", it is expected that candidates will also participate in supervision of children and generally "get stuck in" with other camp staff to ensure that the camps run smoothly and there is a fun and happy atmosphere for all participants.
 

Personal requirements:

  • Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a school setting or equivalent.
  • Personable, kind, caring disposition.
  • Diploma of nurse level II or approved by the CRS.
  • Diploma of nurse in public / community health or complementary training in pediatric care is a great advantage. “Droit de pratique” for the canton of Vaud.
  • 4 - 5 years of professional experience outside the hospital environment.
  • Minimum 2 years working with children and teenagers.
  • Good knowledge of the local health network.
  • Perfectly bilingual French / English.
  • Autonomous with ease in contacts and networking.
  • Good administrative and computer skills (Word, Excel).
  • Active listening, empathy
  • Holder of a valid work permit 
     

Other relevant information:

  • Job-holder can enrol his or her children in the Summer Camp programme free of charge (when they are working on site) if relevant.
  • We don’t provide accommodation for the staff.
  • We encourage diversity, therefore everyone is welcomed and accepted, regardless of your origins.


Candidates are required to apply online using the link below, providing their CV, the contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, and a cover letter to the attention of Naïma HADDADI, Director of Camps, International School of Geneva by 8 February 2026, mentioning the reference number 16.


Only application via our website will be considered.

Note

The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.