Professional Nurse

Professional Nurse

Applications are invited for this permanent full–time Professional Nurse position.

JOB PROFILE

START DATE: 01 January 2026

DEPARTMENT: Student Affairs

REPORTS TO: Head of Student Affairs

CLOSING DATE: 30 October 2025

Organisational

Description

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a worldclass educational platform for girls that is aimed at nurturing a new generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is in Meyerton, Gauteng Province, with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12. Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, CV with names of three contactable references, a copy of the highest qualification/s and a copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at http://www.pnet.co.za to submit their application. Further information about the Academy can be found on its website (www.owlag.co.za).

Regrettably, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications will not be considered. Only applications submitted through the PNet portal will be considered. Only suitably qualified applications will be considered. Should you hear from us by 25 November 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.

‘The Academy is an Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) member and is an equal opportunity employer.’

‘The Academy, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA),will attempt to ensure that the confidentiality of all applicants for this role is protected. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.’

Minimum academic

requirements and

experience

The purpose of this position is to oversee the medical support of students through primary healthcare and practice. The Academy is a full boarding facility and the successful candidate will be required to work a 7-day shift and reside on campus when on duty. The candidate will be provided with accommodation as well as three meals by the Academy.

The requirements are as follows:

• Diploma in Nursing;
• 3- 5 years of experience as a professional nurse.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• A Primary Health Care Qualification;
• Working with adolescent youth in a school or private clinic/ hospital/public health or any other related environment;
• A license to dispense medication;
• Experience in health promotion and health prevention.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial and periodic medical examinations for learners.
• Provide primary health care for learners on a day-to-day basis,including emergency management and first aid.
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing, learners and other stakeholders.
• Treat and monitor injuries that occur at the Academy to learners.
• Treat staff for ad hoc emergencies only.
• Provide periodic health screenings.
• Dispense and control medications as appropriate.
• Make referrals to other medical providers, as appropriate.
• Provide medical support and supervision, as appropriate, at off campus activities (e.g., sport outings, etc.)
• Maintain strict control of medical stock and equipment.
• Maintain complete health records for learners and prepare reports for trend analysis as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and

Attitude

• Knowledge of nursing care practices and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as the Nursing Act, National Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter and Labour Relations Act.
• Strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Computer literacy, communication, and presentation skills
• Clear, concise and efficient verbal and written communication.
• People-focused.
• Good communication skills.
• Report writing skills facilitation skills.
• Networking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Planning & Organising.
• High organisational commitment.
• Accuracy and efficiency.
• Systems thinking ability.
• Resourceful and assertive.
• Learning agility.
• Proactiveness.
• Customer service orientation.
• Project management skills.
• Analytical thinking ability.
• Works with the highest integrity and ethics adhering to OWLAG policies and regulations.
• Act with the highest integrity and always uphold the Academy’s standards and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility and Accountability).
• Willingness to learn how to use and to implement a trauma-informed Model of Therapeutics.