About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 to join the team at the PHC Support and Outreach clinics in George. This role is vital for providing essential healthcare services to the surrounding communities, ensuring the well-being of residents in this beautiful town located along the Garden Route of South Africa. As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will be instrumental in managing health programs, implementing health promotion activities, and linking community members with necessary resources, including non-profit organisations.
Your work will not only involve direct patient care but also play a significant role in addressing the burden of disease through comprehensive health programs. The position requires a compassionate individual who is passionate about public service and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of others. By supporting health initiatives and providing primary healthcare services, you’ll contribute to building a healthier community in George, making this a meaningful opportunity in the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to improve the health status of the population while ensuring equitable access to healthcare facilities and programs. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to enhance health outcomes through comprehensive strategies, education, and community involvement. The role of a Clinical Nurse Practitioner within this department embodies the spirit of service and care that is crucial to fostering a healthier South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and assist with health programs aimed at reducing the burden of disease.
- Plan and implement health promotion and prevention activities in facilities and communities.
- Establish links with community structures and non-profit organisations to enhance service delivery.
- Collect and submit relevant health data and reports to maintain quality standards.
- Provide primary healthcare services to the surrounding communities.
- Support the management of human resources, finance, and infrastructure under supervision.
- Drive a mobile clinic vehicle and be willing to work overtime when necessary.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or an equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care accredited with SANC.
- For Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years of experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
- For Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years, with at least 10 years of experience after obtaining the post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, report writing, and computer skills.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
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 (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48).
OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after 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 period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): NIMART training or experience.
Good communication skills.
Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
Basic computer skills in (i.
e.
MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Job Duties
Assist with the management of the Burden of disease according to the comprehensive health programmes.Quality of service Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and Community.
Link to the community structures and NPO’s.
Collect data and submit reports.
Provide PHC services to the surrounding communities.
Assist with the management of Human Resources, Finance, SCM, Strategy and Health support and Infrastructure and equipment management under supervision.
