About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 for the Primary Health sector, based in Piketberg, within the Bergriver Sub-district. This role is crucial for ensuring that the community receives high-quality health care services. As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will play an integral part in executing and managing curative programmes, child health initiatives, and women’s health services, while advocating for the patients’ needs. Your work will directly impact the health outcomes of individuals and families in the community, fostering a healthier environment for all.
This position is not just a job; it’s a chance to contribute to the public service by providing essential healthcare. Piketberg and its surrounding areas rely on health professionals like you to deliver compassionate and competent care. By joining the Department of Health, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Africans, making a tangible difference in people’s lives every day.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting health and well-being across South Africa. With a mission to provide accessible, effective, and sustainable health services, the department plays a pivotal role in safeguarding communities against health risks. Working here means being part of a larger vision that prioritizes public health and strives to create a healthier future for all citizens. Your contributions will help advance this mission and support the overall goal of enhancing healthcare services throughout the country.
What You’ll Do
- Execute and manage relevant curative programmes within your scope of practice.
- Advocate for patients to ensure they receive necessary health care services.
- Oversee and assist with management related to child health initiatives.
- Implement and support women’s health programmes effectively.
- Manage health programmes focused on HAST (HIV, AIDS, STI, and TB) within your practice area.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care.
- Provide health education and support to patients and their families.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Clinical Nursing Science or a Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 4 years (Grade 1) or 14 years (Grade 2) of appropriate nursing experience after registration.
- A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB/C) and willingness to travel.
- Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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 (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 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 post graduate 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 nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse 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 in the specific speciality.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Good interpersonal, communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge of Community Oriented Primary care.
Job Duties
Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be and advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Woman’s Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
