Clinical Nurse Practitioner (PHC) - KwaZulu Natal Department of Health

DUTIES:          

Key Performance Areas:  

• Provision of nursing comprehensive of service according to PHC CORE packages, provision of holistic health care approach (preventative,  promotive,  curative  and  rehabilitative) services,  provision  of administration services, involvement with community stakeholder meetings and various committees, provision of staff development through EPMDS management, clinical teaching, training, workshops and continuous evaluation of employees, sit in different meetings,
• Responsible for screening, diagnosing and treatment care of patients at the Primary Health Care level, Initiate community projects, involved in Operational Sukuma Sakhe projects,
• Ensure safe and clean environment according to IPC standards, Utilize human and other resources efficiently in a cost-effective manner,
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality nursing care and quality standards (Ideal Clinic Realization, Norms and Standards) are met,

• Be involved in clinical audits,
• Ensure Data management,
• Advocate for nursing ethics and professionalism,
• Conduct health awareness/ campaigns and ensure priority programmes indicators are achieved.

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Senior certificate or  Grade  12.
• Degree/Diploma in  General  Nursing and Midwifery. Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery. 
• At least one (1) year Post-Basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care (PHC) accredited with SANC. 
• Proof of current registration with SANC (2021).
• Certificate of Service Endorsed by Human Resource Department.

Experience: 

Grade 1: 

• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. 
• At least one year Post Basic Nursing qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health assessment, Diagnostic Treatment and Care Experience: 

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing.
• At least 10 years must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year Post-Basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health assessment, Diagnostic Treatment and Care.

Recommendation:

Unendorsed Driver’s License (Code C1)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and good listening skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of legislative framework and departmental prescript,
• Ability to formulate patients care related policies,
• Knowledge of sound provincial acts and national acts policies,
• Knowledge of sound nursing care delivery approaches,
• Basic financial management skills,
• Knowledge of human resource management,
• Ability to formulate vision, mission and objectives of the unit, communication skills and decision making,
• Ability to provide mentoring and coaching,
• Have leadership and supervisory skills.

SALARY                                          

Grade 1: R388 974. per annum

Grade 2: R478 404. per annum 

Other Benefits

13th Cheque, housing allowance (employee must meet  prescribed conditions) Medical Aid(optional) and 8% Rural Allowance

CENTRE: Isigweje Clinic (1Post)

Ezakheni No2 Clinic (1 Post)

ENQUIRIES: Mrs BA Mbatha, Tel No: 036 6379600