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Professional Nurse Specialty – Primary Health Care
Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice no R212 in Primary Health Care.
Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing plus a post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the specialty of Primary Health Care. NIMART and computer literacy. Dispensing qualification will be an added advantage.
Duties :
Provide Primary Health Care through implementation of a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self-care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients.
Assess, diagnose and administer treatment plan of common or minor health conditions presented at primary health care facilities in accordance with prescribed norms and standards, guidelines and treat patients’ condition as prescribed. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related frameworks. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians including report writing when required (multi-disciplinary team within the district). Ensure compliance with infection control. principles and Waste management guidelines.
Ability to work under pressure. Ensure compliance with Ideal Clinic Realization Framework guideline, Norms and standards, policies, regulations, protocols, guidelines and SOP as well as HAST management programs. Communication and Problem-solving skills and accurate data collection. Delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and support staff.
Effective utilization of resources: (Human, material and financial resources) Participation in training and research. Assist with the relief of duties and act as Clinical Programs Co-Ordinator. Partake on overall specialized unit functions, i.e., team building, Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in preparation of monthly continuous medical education (CME).
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