About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 at Delft Community Health Centre and Fisantekraal Community Day Centre, both located in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. This role is essential in providing quality primary health care and addressing the diverse health needs of the community. Working in this capacity not only allows you to apply your nursing skills but also to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in the area.
As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of healthcare delivery, focusing on curative services, mental health, and managing communicable and chronic diseases. Your expertise will be vital in delivering effective child and school health services, integrating nutritional support, and ensuring comprehensive women’s health care, including antenatal services. This position is not just about treating patients; it is about advocating for them, ensuring they receive the quality health care they deserve.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting health and wellness across South Africa through accessible and quality health services. Its mission is to ensure that all citizens have access to necessary health care, thereby improving overall community health outcomes. Working in this department means being part of a larger mission to uplift the health standards of the nation and contribute to the well-being of communities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide primary health care services, including treatment for communicable and chronic diseases.
- Deliver child and school health services, integrating nutritional support.
- Offer comprehensive women’s health services, including antenatal care.
- Assist in managing and executing relevant health programs such as TB, STI, and HIV/AIDS initiatives.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective primary health care delivery.
- Advocate for patients to ensure they receive necessary health care services.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience for Grade 1 and 14 years for Grade 2 as a professional nurse.
- Willingness to work after hours and rotate within the facility.
- Computer literacy in MS Office and MS Outlook.
- Knowledge of nursing ethics and standards of practice.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
, diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) OR equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after 264 registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A Minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the periods referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
OR A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work after hours.
Will be required to rotate within the facility.
Competencies (knowledge/kills): NIMART training or experience.
Knowledge and understanding of nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC of nursing Standard of Practice and scope of practice.
Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook.
Job Duties
Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases within the scope of practice.Render effective child and school health services, including the integration of nutritional services, within the scope of practice.
Render effective Women’s Health including Antenatal services within the scope of practice.
Assist with management and execution of all relevant HAST Programmes (TB, STI and HIV/AIDS).
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality, promotive, preventive and curative Primary Health Care delivery.
To be an advocate for patients to ensure the provision of quality Health Care necessary.
