Clinical Nurse Practitioner (NAASFARM Clinic)

Overview

Clinical Nurse Practitioner needed at Naas Farm Clinic in KwaZulu-Natal to provide patient care, supervise clients and implement community health programmes.

Requirements

• Grade 1: Experience A minimum of 4 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: Experience A minimum of 14 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing, of which at least 10 years must be appropriate /recognisable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10/ or National Certificate plus basic R 425 qualification i.e.
• Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
• Current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Primary Health Care and a minimum of 4 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required for the post: Relevant legal framework such as Nursing Acts, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Batho Pele and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations etc.
• Disciplinary code, human resources policies, hospital generic and specific policies.
• Sound knowledge of the National Core Standards (OHSC) and Data Management.
• Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level.
• Ability to relieve in the service areas.
• Co-ordination and planning skills.
• Team building and supervisory skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of all applicable legislation guidelines and policies related to nursing principles.
• Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills.

Duties

• Implement and advocate for programmes initiative for clients and the community served by the clinic.
• Supervision of patients and provision of basic needs e.g. oxygen availability, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and therapeutic environment in the clinic.
• Ensure proper usage and understanding of relevant guidelines, policies and protocols e.g.
• IMCI, EDL booklet etc.
• Ensure clinical intervention to clients including proper administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic.
• Implement health programmes within the PHC package, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets by the Department and act on deviations.
• Ensure accurate data generation/ collection, verification and submission to FIO timeously.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop sense of care.
• Ensure effective implementation of National Core Standards (OHSC) and Ideal Clinic Realisation.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, Including report writing.
• Assist Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good Nursing Care in the clinic.
• Be able to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper Nursing Caren in the clinic.
• Ensure proper utilisation and safe keeping of basic Medical, Surgical, Pharmaceutical and other stock.

How to apply

All applications should be forwarded to Assistant Director: HRM; KZN: Department of Health; Hand delivery to: Dannhauser Community Health Centre; No 7 Durnacol Road; Dannhauser, 3080. Email Address: DannhauserCHC.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za or www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mrs DBP Buthelezi

Enquiries: Mr VP Nene Tel No: (034) 621 6100

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application for employment form (Z83-fully completed) and Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents and proof of current registration with the respective council on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records and citizenship, verification of educational qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Preference will be given to African Male. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail/postal service as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted though the online platforms must include copies of all documents listed above. Originally certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates which must be submitted on the day of the interview. Medical Registrars - Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is 4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which includes training and service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T will be considered for the attendance of interviews, nor will resettlement allowance be considered for relocation purposes. The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the information template which is provided to ensure the fair consideration of suitably qualified applicants and which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of the Z83. Applications submitted through online platforms must include copies of the documents listed above. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and drivers license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Copies of certified copies will not be accepted, and submission of such documents will render the applicant being disqualified. The post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets for the occupational level concerned. Please note that due to large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions shall result in the applicant being disqualified. Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).