Clinical Nurse Practitioner x2 - KwaZulu Natal Department of Health

DUTIES:          

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing. 
• Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic. 
• Assist the unit manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the clinic.
• Promote preventive health for clients and the community in the clinic.
• Ability to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the clinic.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good Nursing Care in the clinic.
• Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing care are implemented in a clinic must be able to handle obstetric emergencies and high-risk conditions.
• Supervision of patients and provision of basic patients’ needs e.g oxygen, nutrition, elimination fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and therapeutic environment in the clinic using EDL guidelines.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and give guidance.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase the level of expertise and assist patients and families to develop a sense of self-care.
• Ensure clinical intervention to the client including administering of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic. Provide nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho Pele Principles and Rights Charter.
• Ensure compliance with and implementation of National Core Standards; deal Clinic Realization and Maintenance, CCMDD, etc.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Matric or Senior Certificate. Diploma / Degree in General nursing and midwifery.
• One year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care. One year Post Basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
• Registration with the S.A.N.C as a registered
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional nurse. Proof of current registration with South African Nursing
• Council as General Nurse. Midwifery and Primary Health Care Nurse. Current S.A.N.C receipt 2020. Proof of current experience endorsed and stamped by the Human Resource Office / (certificate of service) must be attached.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of all applicable legislation, and guidelines, including scientific nursing principles.   
• Good communication, counselling, conflict management, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and listening skills. Co-ordination and planning skills.
• Ability to relive in the service areas.
• Team building and supervisory skills.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. P. N. Kunene Tel No: (034) 271 6405

SALARY:          

R388 974 – R450 939 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, plus 12% rural allowance is compulsory, Home owner allowance (must meet the prescribed)

CENTRE: Ntinini Clinic (X1 Post), Mhlungwana Clinic (X1 Post)

NOTE: 

Applications should be submitted on form Z83 from any Public Service Department Human Resource Department OR from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Copies of ID, Matric, highest educational qualifications and SANC registration. Current registration with SANC 2021.

Updated Curriculum Vitae. Certificates of service endorsed by the Human Resource Office. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. CJM 04/2019. Faxed documents will not be accepted.

NB

Failure to comply with the above instructions will results in disqualification. Please note that if you are not contacted within three months of the closing date, your application is unsuccessful. Every shortlisted applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subjected to a pre- employment screening and verification process including CIPS (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to financial constraints no S & T or relocation costs will be paid for attending interviews.