CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 TO 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) Cape Winelands Health District

Job Overview

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Grade 1 to 2) in Primary Health Care at Koue Bokkeveld Mobile, Witzenberg Sub-district within the Cape Winelands Health District. Candidates must be registered with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, hold a post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science or Primary Care Nursing, and possess relevant nursing experience. Key responsibilities include managing disease burden, providing quality patient care, maintaining accurate clinical records, and supervising staff. A valid driver's licence and NIMART training are required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with SANC (R48) OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent.
• Postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• Grade 1 Experience: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 2 Experience: Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing, with at least 10 years after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the specific speciality.
• Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• NIMART training or experience.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation.
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines and standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the burden of disease in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the Western Cape.
• Provide and maintain quality of care to all patients and health services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records.
• Effective utilisation of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints.
• Participation in Community events and initiating awareness with regards to health-related issues.
• Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently.
• Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem as needed.

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