CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (PHC)

Job Overview

The Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal (Ilembe Health District Office) is hiring two Clinical Nurse Practitioners (PHC) for Glenhills Clinic. Candidates can apply at Grade 1 or Grade 2 levels depending on their qualifications and years of experience, requiring general nursing, midwifery, and a post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care along with active SANC registration for 2026. Duties involve delivering comprehensive primary health care services, managing clinical data systems like Tier.net, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring adherence to Batho Pele principles. Applications must be submitted via email, post, or hand delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 1: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse
• Grade 1: 1 year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC)
• Grade 1: Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care
• Grade 1: Current Registration with SANC (2026)
• Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse
• Grade 2: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse
• Grade 2: 1 year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC)
• Grade 2: Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care
• Grade 2: Current Registration with SANC (2026)
• Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a General Nurse with SANC of which 10 years must be appropriate PHC experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification
• Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Acts, OH & S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, and Grievance procedure
• Leadership, organizational, decision making, problem solving, conflict handling, counselling, listening, and communication skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health Care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services for clients and the community
• Ensure proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical and pharmaceutical stock
• Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff, providing direct and indirect supervision and guidance
• Provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding principles of Batho Pele
• Implement infection control standards and practices to improve quality nursing care
• Assist with conducting clinical audits and developing quality improvement plans
• Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in-service training
• Manage patient records, both written and electronic, and strengthen data systems by capturing on Tier.net
• Ensure collection, collation, and timeous submission of accurate verified data
• Support the realization and maintenance of ideal Clinic and OHSC Programme in the facility

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