The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (Primary Health Care)
A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to work after hours.
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least 1-year Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with SANC (R48).
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition
that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification: Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care.
The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
NIMART training or experience. Knowledge and understanding of nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC of nursing Standard of Practice and scope of practice. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook.
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases within the scope of practice. Render effective child and school health services, including the integration of nutritional services, within the scope of practice. Render effective Women’s Health including Antenatal services within the scope of practice.
Assist with management and execution of all relevant HAST Programmes (TB, STI and HIV/AIDS). Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality, promotive, preventive and curative Primary Health Care delivery. To be an advocate for patients to ensure the provision of quality Health Care necessary.
Grade 1: R 476 367 - R 559 548 per annum, Grade 2: R 583 989 - R 723 954 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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