Professional Nurse V002734 (Re-advertised) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To provide optimum, efficient, and comprehensive (preventative, promotive and curative) primary health care (PHC) services to students and staff of the North-West University on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provision of PHC Services:

• Provision of daily comprehensive primary health care through clinical diagnosis, treatment, and care, as per the SANC, DoH and NWU policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Referral of clients to other stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the best possible care for clients.
• Dispensing of medicines, as per the prescripts of Good Pharmacy Practice and Medicines and Related Substances Control Act of 1965, as amended.
• Provision of emergency health care on Campus and arranging ambulance services for the transfer of patients.
• Identification and reporting of health trends and possible health risks that can be detrimental to the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus community.

Clinical Management Responsibilities including Stock and Equipment Control:

• Manage assets, supplies and consumables (including essential medicines) and ensure that medication is available according to APC Guidelines for Maintaining FIFO.
• Drug supply management to reduce wastage and ensure quality service delivery and availability of pharmaceuticals.
• Responsibility for physical counting of equipment and furniture, recording of equipment and supplies received, and control of facility stock and supplies.
• Supervise Clinic staff and ensure ongoing rendering of Clinic services in the absence of the Head Nurse.
• Keep accurate patients and clinical records.

Education and Development Responsibilities:

• Initiate and enhance health awareness at the NWU.
• Identify personal training needs and assist with arranging training.
• Ensure regular attendance of training to stay up to date with best practices.
• Effectively communicate and conduct awareness programmes on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
• Undergo personal and professional development to improve quality of work through utilization of specialized knowledge and skills.
• Assist with relevant research conducted by the HealthCare Centre, Vanderbijlpark Campus and the NWU, as well as other stakeholders.
• Promotion of healthy lifestyle and educational health campaigns on- and off-Campus (e.g., Vaccination and Health Campaigns at Residences), including attending the River FM interviews for the Clinic’s health slots.

Infection Control:

• Monitor the implementation and compliance with universal precautions of infection control.
• Ensure safe keeping and proper disposal of sharps and medical wastes.
• Practice aseptic techniques during procedures.
• Report and record needle prick injuries. 

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services:

• Provision of comprehensive sexual reproductive health services.
• Responsibility for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
• Counselling and provision of various and chosen contraceptive method.

Minimum requirements

• A Degree / Advanced Diploma (R425) (NQF level 7 / 6) in Nursing – General, Psychiatry, Community and Midwifery.
• A Post-Basic Qualification in Nursing (R48) specialising in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (Primary Health Care).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in the provision of Primary Health Care services as a registered professional nurse.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience of dispensing medicines.
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in HAST management.
• Dispensing of medicines license.
• NIMART trained with specialisation in Antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, care and support.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Service focus with passion for comprehensive quality care provision.
• A strong inclination towards client service, particularly adolescent and youth friendly services.
• Training and experience in sexual health programmes.
• Ability to use information technology, including MS Office, e-mail, and virtual platforms.
• Batho-Pele Principles, Patients’ Rights Charter, and other related legislative frameworks
• Therapeutic use of self.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must have excellent communication (verbal and written), including report-writing skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• People and conflict management skills.
• Good client relations.

Apply by: 12 November 2025