CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITONER

 JOB TITLE : CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITONER 

INSTITUTION : DUDUDU CLINIC 

REFERENCE NO. : GJC 02/2023 SALARY : R 400 644.00 – R464 466.00 

OTHER BENEFITS : 13th Cheque, Housing allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements) 12% Rural Allowance. Medical Aid (Optional) 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE POSTS:

 GRADE 1:  Grade 12 [senior certificate] Standard 10 or Vocational certificate plus Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.  1 year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treat and care [PHC]  Current Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Primary Health Care.  A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.  Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource Department/Employer. 

GRADE 2: 

 Grade 12 [senior certificate] Standard 10 or Vocational certificate plus Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.  1 year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treat and care [PHC]  Current Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Primary Health Care.  A minimum of 14 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.  At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Primary Health Care after obtaining post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care [PHC]  Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource Department/Employer. 

RECOMMENDATION

o Valid code EB driver’s licence [code 08] o Computer certificate 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

 Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental, OH&S Act, Batho Pele principles and Patients’ rights charter Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures.  Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counseling  Good listening and communication skills  Co-ordination and planning skills  Team building and supervisory skills  Good interpersonal relationship skills  Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care  Ability to assist formulation of patients care related policies. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

 Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and health rehabilitative services for the clients and community.  Ensuring proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical pharmaceutical and stock.  Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all staff.  Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and to give guidance.  To provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding principles of Batho Pele  Execute duties and functions with proficiency and perform duties according to scope of practice.  Implement infection control standards and practices to improve quality of nursing care/  Ensure proper implementation of National Core Standards, quality and clinical audits  Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in-service training.  Implement standards, practices criteria for quality nursing.  Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing staff and other stakeholders.  Supervision of patient’s reports and intervention, keeping a good valid record on all client interventions.  Ensuring proper utilization of Human, material and financial resources and keeping up to date record resources  Ability to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the clinic  Motivate junior staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of self-care.  Support the realization and maintenance of Ideal Clinic programmes in the facility.  Ensure data management and record keeping for the clinic  Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the department.  Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.  Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.  Plan, organize and conduct community rallies and events that convey health messages and practices which support health programme strategies.  To co-ordinate health services in conjunction with flagship interventions.  Ensure availability of clinic advisory committee.  Ensure that clinical strategies to manage health conditions contained under the health programmes are implemented in PHC institutions.  Monitor indicators which measure health practices in the facility, provide support and report on findings to PHC management.  Network with other provincial departments and NGO’s to maintain a referral service for community members inclusive to identify documents, home based care services.  Analyze emerging health practices and trends and introduce remedial action in conjunction with health care specialists. 

ENQUIRIES : MS NB TIBE TEL. NO. 039 976 1670

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 

1. The following documents must be submitted: (a) Application for Employment Form (form Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za (b) Certified copies of educational qualifications – not copies of certified copies. (c) Curriculum Vitae. (d) Certified copy of Identity Document. (e) Certified copy of Driving licence (Code B). 

2. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the Z83. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. 

3. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representivity in all categories in the department. 

4. The appointment is subject to the positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, Credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications). 

5. Please note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, please be informed that if no notification of appointment is made within three months of the closing date applicants should accept that their application was unsuccessful. 

6. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch / package above the minimum as that of the advertised post are free to apply. 

7. Please note that due to financial constraints S & T and resettlements, claims will not be considered for payment to candidates that are invited for the interview 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 10 February 2023 

Applications should be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer GJ Crookes Hospital, Private Bag X5501 Scottburgh, 4180 Attention: Mr.LP Xhalisa