Live In - Clinic Sister / Registered Nurse

TO QUALIFY TO JOIN OUR SENIOR SCHOOL AS A LIVE-IN CLINIC SISTER / REGISTERED NURSE YOU WOULD HAVE:

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (General Nursing minimum; additional qualifications in Paediatrics or Primary Health advantageous)
• Current registration with SANC (South African Nursing Council).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid certification (Advanced Life Support advantageous)
• Have attended a dispensing course (preferable).
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical setting, preferably in paediatrics, primary health, or school health services
• Experience working with children and adolescents across a wide age range (early childhood to teenagers)
• Familiarity with school health policies, child safety standards, and safeguarding practices (advantageous)
• Be fully proficient in English, with a high level of written and verbal competence.
• Have an intermediate level of computer competency and be willing to learn new systems.
• Have clear criminal clearance certifications, including sexual offenders and child protection.

OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT YOU WOULD:

• Live in our boarding establishment and be on campus and available on call to attend to any medical emergencies at school from Monday to Friday 19h00 to 07h30am, including the full day and night on Saturday and Sunday, during the school term.

THE BENEFITS FOR YOU ARE THAT:

• You will work in a school with a positive, happy and supportive culture.
• You will be off duty during all school holidays.
• You will be provided with Live-In accommodation in our boarding establishment, inclusive of all meals during term time.

Closing Date: 3pm on 4 October 2026

Position Available: 1 January 2027

St John’s D.S.G. reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post or who do not submit the application form and requested evidence, will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted after 6 weeks should take it that their application has not been successful.

St John’s D.S.G. is an equal opportunity employer. The School’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. St John’s D.S.G. supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

St John’s D.S.G., in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. 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 for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.