Clinical Nurse Practitioner (X7 Posts) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

CENTRE : Gamalakhe CHC-Various Clinics 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.
• One (1) year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
• Current registration with SANC (2024 receipt).

Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, of which 10 years must be experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks (Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles, Patients' Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures).
• Leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills, including public relations, negotiation, conflict handling, and counseling.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge.
• Good insight into procedures and policies related to nursing care.
• Computer literacy in basic programs.

DUTIES:

• Provide quality comprehensive community health care through promotive, preventative, curative, and rehabilitative services for clients and the community.
• Deliver administrative services, including providing accurate statistics for evaluation and future planning, identifying financial planning needs, and indirectly controlling expenditure as part of planning and organization.
• Motivate staff for development to increase expertise and assist patients and families to develop self-care capabilities.
• Promote scientific, quality nursing care by functioning as a therapeutic team, coordinating between CHC and the community, and preventing medico-legal hazards.
• Encourage research by assisting in departmental projects while ensuring community needs are addressed.
• Assist the unit manager with overall management and provide necessary support for effective facility functioning.
• Maintain client satisfaction by delivering quality services, promoting innovation, and adhering to Batho Pele principles and accreditation standards.
• Participate in clinical records audits and conduct outreach services to improve health outcomes.
• Ensure proper utilization and management of resources and the integration of health services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams (OSS) and outreach services with stakeholders, including NGOs and other government departments.
• Advocate for nursing professionalism and ethics.