About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 to join its team at Malmesbury CDC, located within the Swartland Sub-District. This crucial role focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of the community by providing high-quality healthcare services. As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will play an integral part in executing and supporting various curative programs, advocating for patients, and ensuring they receive the necessary health care they need. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the lives of many in South Africa, especially within the Malmesbury area.
This position is not just about providing medical care; it’s about being a voice for those who need it most. By joining the Department of Health, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference and promoting public health initiatives that serve the community effectively. The role requires a compassionate and skilled individual who is passionate about nursing and public service, willing to engage with patients, their families, and the broader community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health status of South Africans by providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services. Its mission encompasses the prevention of diseases, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring the delivery of quality health care to all citizens. Working within this department is meaningful as it allows you to contribute to the overall well-being of the community and help shape the future of public health in South Africa.
As an employee of the Department of Health, you will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals who are equally passionate about health and wellness. This environment fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration, making it a fulfilling place to advance your nursing career.
What You’ll Do
- Execute and assist with the management of relevant curative programs within your scope of practice.
- Advocate for patients to ensure they receive necessary healthcare services.
- Manage and provide care related to Child Health initiatives in the community.
- Oversee Women’s Health programs and ensure quality care delivery.
- Implement and support HAST (HIV/AIDS, STI, and TB) programs for affected individuals.
- Maintain high standards of quality assurance in all health services provided.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance overall service delivery in the primary health care setting.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, or equivalent.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Relevant nursing experience: 4 years for Grade 1 and 14 years for Grade 2 after registration, with specific experience in the relevant specialty.
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel; demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation.
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 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 Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality 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: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation.
Appropriate experience in a primary health care setting.
Appropriate experience in rendering a support service.
Job Duties
The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Women’s Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
The effective provision of high- quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities.
