Clinical Nurse Practitioner – Ref No: UNTU 35/2023
Overview
Untunjambili Hospital (Amandlalathi Clinic) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting clinical training for staff members, ensuring adherence to minimum standards, and staying updated on the latest developments in healthcare service delivery. If you are a skilled and motivated nurse practitioner with a passion for community health and training, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Position Details
Position: Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Ref No: UNTU 35/2023
Location: Untunjambili Hospital (Amandlalathi Clinic) (WBOT)
Salary:
- Grade 1: R431,265 per annum
- Grade 2: R528,696 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th cheque, home owner’s allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements), medical aid (optional), and 8% rural allowance
Requirements
Education:
- Senior Certificate
- Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery, plus 1-year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care
Registration: Registered with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife, and Primary Health Care Nurse
Computer Literacy: MS Software
Driver’s License: Valid code 08 or 10
Grade 1 Requirements:
- Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
- Minimum of 4 years of appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing
- One year Post Basic Qualification in Primary Health Care
Grade 2 Requirements:
- Minimum of 14 years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing, of which at least 10 years must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care
- One year Post Basic Qualification in Primary Health Care
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and guidelines, including scientific nursing and nursing principles
- Good interpersonal relationship skills and effective communication
- Problem-solving, coordination, and planning skills
- Ability to conduct clinical training for staff members
- Team building and supervisory skills
Duties
- Conduct clinical training for staff members to rectify deviations from minimum standards and introduce the latest developments in healthcare service delivery
- Train Home Based Care, DOTS, and other community representatives and volunteers
- Develop and ensure implementation of nursing care plans
- Assist Operational Managers in training community members at outreach rallies
- Adapt and modify training material to keep it current and maintain interest in the healthcare message
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation activities and conduct research to maintain training standards
- Participate in clinical records audits
- Utilize human, material, and pharmaceutical resources effectively and efficiently
- Monitor client satisfaction by communicating with patients and relatives
- Assist with overall management and necessary support for the effective function of the unit
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment as per relevant regulations
- Motivate staff regarding development to increase the level of expertise
- Provide administrative services such as providing accurate statistics for evaluation and future planning
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the Human Resource Manager, Private Bag X216, Kranskop, 3268, or hand-deliver or courier their applications. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83), available on the KZN Health website. The Reference Number (UNTU 35/2023) must be indicated on the Z83 form.
Closing Date: 26 January 2024
