Professional Nurse at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Provide HIV Counselling, Testing and Treatment.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager.
• Capture clinical notes on the electronic medical system.
• Perform quality Control of the clinic.
• Order and stock control of medication and equipment for the clinic.
• Handle emergencies on campus.
• Assist with first aid services at sports events on campus where necessary.
• Assist with emergencies in the clinic.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players.
• Assist on South Campus with clinical duties where necessary.
• Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus.

Inherent requirements:

• Nursing diploma/degree (general, psychiatric, midwifery, community nursing) (attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Dispensing certificate (attach a copy).
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• A valid driver’s license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Own transport.
• Dispensing license.
• Previous working experience with young adults/students.