Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Naas Farm Clinic) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 1: Experience A minimum of 4 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: Experience A minimum of 14 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing, of which at least 10 years must be appropriate /recognisable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10/ or National Certificate plus basic R 425 qualification i.e. Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC. Current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Primary Health Care and a minimum of 4 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required for the post: Relevant legal framework such as Nursing Acts, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Batho Pele and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations etc. Disciplinary code, human resources policies, hospital generic and specific policies. Sound knowledge of the National Core Standards (OHSC) and Data Management. Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Ability to relieve in the service areas. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and supervisory skills. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of all applicable legislation guidelines and policies related to nursing principles. Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills. 

DUTIES :

• Implement and advocate for programmes initiative for clients and the community served by the clinic. Supervision of patients and provision of basic needs e.g. oxygen availability, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and therapeutic environment in the clinic. Ensure proper usage and understanding of relevant guidelines, policies and protocols e.g. IMCI, EDL booklet etc. Ensure clinical intervention to clients including proper administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic. Implement health programmes within the PHC package, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets by the Department and act on deviations. Ensure accurate data generation/ collection, verification and submission to FIO timeously.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop sense of care. Ensure effective implementation of National Core Standards (OHSC) and Ideal Clinic Realisation. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, Including report writing. Assist Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good Nursing Care in the clinic. Be able to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper Nursing Caren in the clinic. Ensure proper utilisation and safe keeping of basic Medical, Surgical, Pharmaceutical and other stock.