Guinevere Lourens

Dr Guinevere Lourens embarked on her journey in the nursing realm with an unwavering commitment to excellence. She specialises in quality healthcare and risk management, occupational health, health professions/nursing education, and organisational development.

Dr. Lourens began her journey as a Professional Nurse at Pathcare from January to June 1992. Her dedication and skills led her to serve as a Senior Professional Nurse at the Western Cape Department of Health from July 1992 to June 1995. Subsequently, from July 1995 to June 1997, Dr Lourens embraced the role of a Senior Professional Nurse specialising in comprehensive mobile health services at Boland District Municipality. Her influence extended to the mentorship of primary healthcare students, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare to remote areas.

Eager to expand her horizons, Dr. Lourens transitioned to Senior Professional Nurse: Training from August 1997 to August 2000, facilitating training workshops and clinical skill assessments in Boland District Municipality. In September 2000, she embarked on a new chapter at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) as a Lecturer and Project Manager. Over the next five years, she effectively managed and lectured in nursing management, primary healthcare, and occupational health nursing. Her role extended to spearheading a national TB/HIV outreach training program for higher education institutions.

Dr. Lourens’ impactful journey continued as she assumed the role of Assistant Director of Quality Management and Project Management and Occupational Health Nursing Portfolio at Western Cape Government Health from January 2006 to May 2012. From June 2012 to April 2016, she took on the position of a Manager at the Centre for Rural Health at Stellenbosch University. Transitioning to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University, Dr. Lourens served as a Clinical Training Platform Manager, managing the operational implementation of distributive health sciences education. She also excelled as a Lecturer and Programme Leader in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery from June 2015 to July 2019, showcasing her dedication to nursing education.

Dr. Lourens’ exceptional contributions extended to her role as a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University’s Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health from December 2019. Dr. Lourens has been serving as the National Nursing Manager at Evergreen Health since August 2019 and continues in this role to the present date. Throughout her journey, Dr. Lourens demonstrated a deep commitment to education, earning various qualifications, including a Ph.D. in Public Healthcare Management and a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Her pursuit of knowledge further led her to attain certifications in quality management, nursing education, and health services management.