PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE (PN-B1): PHC

Job Overview

The Department of Health in Mpumalanga is seeking six Professional Nurses (Grade PN-B1) specializing in Primary Health Care across Alexander Clinic (3 posts) and Dumphries Clinic (3 posts) within the Ehlanzeni District. Candidates require a Grade 12 certificate, a basic nursing qualification registered with SANC, a post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care Science, and at least 4 years of appropriate nursing experience. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive PHC services, managing resources, ensuring infection control compliance, and supervising patient care standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (Diploma / Degree in General Nursing) or equivalent allowing registration as Professional Nurse and Midwifery
• Post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 specialty in Primary Health Care Science
• Minimum of four (4) years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC
• Ability to function independently and to prioritize work
• Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good supervisory and teaching skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework
• Provide comprehensive health care services in the Primary Health Care Unit
• Ensure effective and efficient management of resources
• Provide quality patient care, follow norms and standards
• Participate in quality improvement programs
• Supervise and implement patient care standards
• Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with the statutory laws governing the nursing profession, labour and health care
• Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stake holders
• Ensure compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies
• Ensure that the equipment is functional and ready all the time
• Coordinate activities of patient management according to protocols
• Plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care
• Participate in staff development and performance management
• Report patient safety incidence, challenges and deficiencies within the unit
• Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences
• Ensure adherence to Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Right Charter

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