Professional Nurse (post level 9) - Qwaqwa Campus at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic. 
• Provide HIV counselling and treatment (must be able to initiate treatment after counselling).
• Perform other relevant duties as required by line manager.
• Capture clinical notes on electronic medical system. 
• Quality control of clinic. 
• Ordering and stock control of medication and equipment for clinic. 
• Handle emergencies on campus. 
• Assist with first aid services at sport events on campus where necessary. 
• Arrange and assist with awareness campaigns regarding health and HIV on campus. 
• Coordinate and support students involved in the Peer Education program. 
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for Peer Educators on topics of health promotion and prevention. 
• Develop training material in line with program outcomes. 
• Implementation of prevention programs and initiatives. 
• Present information sessions to the campus community. 
• Liaise with internal and external role-players. 

Inherent Job requirements:

• A Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 or Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Nursing (general, psychiatric, midwifery and community nursing). 
• Postgraduate diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare Nursing Science.
• Dispensing certificate (attach proof). 
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach proof). 
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum two (2) years’ relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• Proven knowledge of/experience with Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• A valid driver’s licence (attach proof). 

Recommendations:

• Own transport
• Experience working with young adults/students.
• A dispensing license.