Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48). OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

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 appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to work on the mobile health clinic bus. Willingness to work overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): NIMART training or experience. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. 

DUTIES :

• Assist with the management of the Burden of disease according to the Comprehensive Health Programme. Quality of service Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and community Accurate Information Management and record keeping.
• Assist with the management of human resources, Financial, SCM, Strategy & Health Support Infrastructure & Equipment.