Oprah Winfrey Academy seeks professional nurse, apply by 30 October 2025

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, a world-class residential boarding school in Meyerton, Gauteng Province, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Professional Nurse to join their Student Affairs department. This is a permanent, full-time position starting on 1 January 2026, offering campus accommodation and meals as the successful candidate will be required to work a 7-day shift and reside on campus when on duty. Applications are invited from suitably qualified nurses with a diploma in nursing and 3-5 years of experience, with the closing date for submissions being 30 October 2025. More information about this opportunity can be found on the original vacancy listing here.

Key vacancy details

• Job title: Professional Nurse
• Start date: 01 January 2026
• Department: Student Affairs
• Reports to: Head of Student Affairs
• Closing date for applications: 30 October 2025
• Organisation: The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy)
• Location: Meyerton, Gauteng Province, South Africa
• Type of institution: Residential boarding school for girls in Grades 8-12, offering the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.
• Employment type: Permanent, full-time position.
• On-site requirement: The successful candidate will be required to work a 7-day shift and reside on campus when on duty, with accommodation and three meals provided by The Academy.

About the professional nurse role

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is looking for a Professional Nurse to oversee the comprehensive medical support for its students. This pivotal role involves providing primary healthcare, emergency management, and first aid to learners on a daily basis. The nurse will coordinate initial and periodic medical examinations, conduct health screenings, and dispense and control medications as appropriate. Maintaining strict control of medical stock and equipment, along with keeping complete health records for learners and preparing reports for trend analysis, are also key responsibilities.

Beyond student care, the role includes treating staff for ad hoc emergencies and providing medical support and supervision for off-campus activities like sports outings. The Academy is committed to quality nursing practice, requiring the nurse to adhere to all relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong management, organisational, and interpersonal skills, be computer literate, and possess excellent communication and report writing abilities. A commitment to high organisational standards, accuracy, efficiency, and a people-focused approach are essential.

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Nursing and have between 3-5 years of experience as a professional nurse. Additional advantages include a Primary Health Care Qualification, experience working with adolescent youth in a school or clinic environment, a license to dispense medication, and experience in health promotion and prevention. The Academy values integrity, ethics, and a willingness to learn and implement a trauma-informed model of therapeutics.

How to apply for this position

• Register your professional profile on PNet.
• Prepare a comprehensive cover letter.
• Compile your curriculum vitae (CV), ensuring it includes the names of three contactable references.
• Attach a copy of your highest qualification/s.
• Attach a copy of your identity document.
• Submit your complete application through the PNet portal.
• Please note that emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
• If you do not hear from The Academy by 25 November 2025, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.

Important questions and advice for candidates

• What are the core duties of this professional nurse role? You will primarily provide primary healthcare for learners, manage emergencies, conduct medical examinations and screenings, dispense medication, and maintain health records, while also supporting off-campus activities and attending to staff ad hoc emergencies.
• Is a specific nursing qualification required? Yes, a Diploma in Nursing is a minimum requirement. A Primary Health Care Qualification would be an added advantage.
• How much experience is needed for this role? Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience as a professional nurse.
• Will I need to live on campus? Yes, this is a residential boarding school, and the successful candidate is required to reside on campus when on duty for their 7-day shifts. Accommodation and three meals will be provided.
• What kind of environment will I be working in? You’ll be working in a world-class educational boarding school specifically for adolescent girls, supporting their medical needs within the Student Affairs department.
• Are there any specific skills that would make my application stand out? Experience working with adolescent youth in a school or similar environment, a license to dispense medication, and experience in health promotion and prevention would be highly beneficial. Strong management, organisational, and communication skills are also key.
• What dates are important to remember? The application closing date is 30 October 2025, and the position officially starts on 01 January 2026. If you haven’t heard back by 25 November 2025, assume your application was not successful.
• How does The Academy ensure data privacy? In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), The Academy will protect the confidentiality of applicants, using personal information solely for recruitment, selection, and reporting.
• What are The Academy’s core values? Candidates should be aware of and embody The Academy’s values: Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility, and Accountability.
• Where can I find more information about the school? You can visit The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls website at www.owlag.co.za.