CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (X4 POSTS)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY:
Grade 1: R431 265 – R497 193 per annum
Grade 2: R528 696 – R645 720 per annum
plus 8% inhospitable allowance, 13th cheque, medical aid (optional) and housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE: Madadeni Provincial Hospital:
Osizweni Clinic 1 Ref No: MAD 19/2023 (X1 Post)
Osizweni Clinic 2 Ref No: MAD 20/2023 (X2 Posts)
Gateway Clinic Ref No: MAD 22/2023 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Clinical assessment, treatment and care. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislation and guidelines, including scientific nursing and nursing principles. Good interpersonal relationship skills and good listening skills. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Ability to relieve in the service areas. Team building and supervisory skills. Ability to formulate patient care related policies. Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Sound knowledge of the Norms and Standards, Ideal Clinic and data management.
DUTIES:
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing and statistics.
- Assist the unit manager/Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective Nursing Care in the clinic. Implement and advocate for preventive and promotive health initiatives for clients and the community served by the clinic.
- Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic.
- Ensure effective implementation of National Norms and Standards and Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Framework. Supervision of patients and provision of basic patient needs e.g. oxygen, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and the therapeutically environment in the clinic using EDL guidelines.
- Ensure clinical intervention to clients including administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic.
- Implement health programmes within the PHC package in accordance with set guidelines, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets and act on deviations.
- Ensure that programme specific data collected is timeous and accurate.
- Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of care.
- Refer patients promptly according to the set guidelines, protocols, policies.
- Ensure proper utilization and safe keeping of basic medical, surgical and pharmaceutical stock.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications should be posted to: The Recruitment Officer, Madadeni Hospital, Private Bag X6642, Newcastle, 2940
NOTE:
Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
ENQUIRIES: Ms NW Kubheka Tel No: (034) 328 8137
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
