TO QUALIFY TO JOIN OUR SENIOR SCHOOL AS A CLINIC SISTER / REGISTERED NURSE YOU WOULD HAVE A:
- 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).
- This position is only for female applicants as you would be working in our all-girls boarding establishment.
- 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.
LIVE-IN:
- The ability to live-in our boarding establishment during term time is highly advantageous.
- If you are able to live-in, you would be provided with free meals and accommodation during term time.
Closing Date: 7am on 12 November 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.