CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 TO 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE)

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) OR equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A Minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the periods referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. OR A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work after hours. Will be required to rotate within the facility. Competencies (knowledge/kills): NIMART training or experience. Knowledge and understanding of nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC of nursing Standard of Practice and scope of practice. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook.

Duties

Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases within the scope of practice. Render effective child and school health services, including the integration of nutritional services, within the scope of practice. Render effective Women’s Health including Antenatal services within the scope of practice. Assist with management and execution of all relevant HAST Programmes (TB, STI and HIV/AIDS). Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality, promotive, preventive and curative Primary Health Care delivery. To be an advocate for patients to ensure the provision of quality Health Care necessary.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms. S Zide Tel No: (021) 954-2237 (Delft CHC) / Ms N Forosi Tel No: (021) 826-2200 (Fisantekraal CDC)

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification: Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

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