About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 to join its team at the Toekomsrus Clinic, located in the Oudtshoorn Sub-district. This vital role is centered around enhancing healthcare delivery in the community, ensuring that residents receive quality primary health care services. By working directly with patients and engaging with local community structures, you will play an essential role in managing health challenges and improving overall community health outcomes.
The impact of this position extends far beyond the clinic walls; it is about fostering healthier communities in South Africa. As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will assist in implementing health promotion and prevention activities, thereby making a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. Your work will empower individuals and families by providing them with the necessary health services and support they need to thrive.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. By focusing on community health initiatives and comprehensive health programmes, the department aims to reduce the burden of disease and improve health standards across the nation. Working within this department means being part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes the well-being of communities and strives to create a healthier future for all.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in managing the burden of disease through comprehensive health programmes.
- Plan and implement health promotion and prevention activities in both the facility and the community.
- Collaborate with community structures and non-profit organizations (NPOs) to enhance service delivery.
- Collect data and submit regular health reports to relevant authorities.
- Provide primary health care services to the surrounding communities.
- Support the management of human resources, finance, and health infrastructure under supervision.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, accredited with the SANC.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant nursing experience for Grade 1, or 14 years for Grade 2, after registration with the SANC in General Nursing.
- A valid Code B/EB driver’s license and willingness to work overtime and drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
- Skills in problem-solving, report writing, and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions 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 (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 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 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.
Problem-solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
Basic computer skills in (i.
e.
, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
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.
