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)
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse and Midwife. Post-basic qualification, with duration of at least 1-year, in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC (R48). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be an appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. The incumbent will be expected to assist/work at other clinics, mobile, satellite within the Sub-District, when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Knowledge of information management.