CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 REF NO: OTH CHC 39/2023
(X2 POSTS)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: Grade 1: R431 265 per annum. Other benefits: 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), homeowner’s allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements), 12% rural allowance
CENTRE: Othobothini Community Health Centre
REQUIREMENTS:
Matric/Grade 12. Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC (2023). Registration with SANC in General Nursing, Midwifery and Primary Health Care. A post basic nursing qualification (of at least 1 year) in Clinical Nursing Science, health Assessment, Treatment and care accredited with SANC. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework such as Batho Pele Principles, Patients’ rights, Nursing Act etc. Conflict handling and counselling skills. Good report writing skills. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Good interpersonal skills. Project, financial and time management skills. Understanding of challenges facing Public Health Sector. Ability to plan and prioritise issues and other work related matters and comply with time frames.
DUTIES:
- Ensure the efficient and effective control of surgical sundries, pharmaceuticals, equipment and miscellaneous stores.
- Screening, diagnosing and treatment of patients. Maintain accurate and complete patients records according to legal requirements.
- Assist in compiling and updating of procedural guidelines. Identify problems, arears needing improvement and communicate them to Operational Manager.
- Co- ordination of services within the institution and other services related to community health (NGO’s, CBO’s, CHW.
- Ensure supervision, provision and basic patient’s needs. Evaluate and follow up patients during clinic visits.
- Promote preventive health for clients. Initiate treatment, implementation of programs and evaluation of patients clinical conditions.
- Attend and participate during doctor’s visits.
- Provide education to patients, staff and public.
- Assess in service training needs, planning and implementation of training.
APPLICATIONS:
Please forward applications quoting reference number to: Human Resource Management Service, Othobothini CHC, Private Bag X12, Jozini, 3969 or hand deliver to Othobothini CHC HR Department.
NOTE:
Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts.
ENQUIRIES: Ms NN Mdletshe Tel No: (035) 572 9002
CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2023
