Professional Nurse (Nkangala ) at Right to Care

Description

• Right to Care is recruiting Professional Nurses across the Nkangala District, with 11 positions in Dr JS Moroka, 2 in Emakhazeni, 4 in Emalahleni, 15 in Steve Tshwete, 16 in Thembisile Hani, and 1 in Victor Khanye.

Patient Care

• Assess, examine and diagnose patient’s clinical conditions and triage.
• Do relevant blood test and observations / vital signs.
• Interpret HIV test results, follow up on inaccuracies
• Assist with the process and implementation of VCT(Voluntary Testing and Counselling) / HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing).
• Design and implement nursing care plans, monitor and evaluate patient’s progress.
• Perform pap smears on all HIV infected patients yearly monitor and refer appropriately.
• Assist with the process of implementing PMTCT (Prevention from Mother to Child Treatment) and TB (Tuberculosis) programmes / services at the site
• Implement NIMART as mandated in Section 38A
• Record keeping of all relevant patient information on files / (Therapy Edge).
• Refer appropriately.

Staff Development

• Supervise and coordinate activities of all sub-ordinates.
• Participate in the site in-service training program

Administration Duties

• Compile monthly and daily reports of ART patients.
• Ensure efficient coordination of the anti retroviral site, its referrals networks and ensure sustenance of the ART Programme

Research

• Keep abreast with present developments in the field
• To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field
• Generate relevant reports and do follow ups on inaccuracies

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
• 2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic Or a Hospital Environment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma\ Degree in General, Community and Midwifery   Nursing
• HIV\ AIDS Management Course
• 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse Community Nursing Health setting or Hospital Setting