About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Vryheid District Hospital. This vital role is positioned in the heart of Vryheid, where you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive Primary Health Care services. Your contributions will directly impact the health outcomes of the community, ensuring that every client receives promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care. This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant difference in people’s lives and enhance the public service landscape in South Africa.
As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will take the lead in supervising nursing staff, managing patient care, and fostering a collaborative working environment. Your expertise will help in conducting clinical audits and developing quality improvement plans that elevate the standard of care provided. Residents of Vryheid will benefit from your commitment to upholding the principles of Batho Pele, which emphasize the importance of treating patients with dignity and respect.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure equitable access to quality health services through a well-structured healthcare system. Working within this department means being part of a dynamic team that is focused on improving public health outcomes and leading initiatives that enhance community well-being. By joining the Department of Health, you will contribute to vital health programs that aim to create a healthier nation.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive Primary Health Care services to clients and the community.
- Ensure proper utilization and safekeeping of medical equipment and supplies.
- Assist in the orientation and monitoring of nursing staff.
- Supervise nursing staff and provide guidance to enhance service delivery.
- Conduct clinical audits and develop quality improvement plans.
- Educate staff and patients through health education and in-service training.
- Maintain accurate patient records, both written and electronic.
- Support the realization and maintenance of Ideal Clinic and OHSC Programme goals.
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant nursing legislation and ethical practices.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate B degree or National Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, or equivalent.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, including General Nursing and Midwifery.
- At least 4 years (Grade 1) or 14 years (Grade 2) of nursing experience post-registration.
- A post-basic qualification in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care.
- Knowledge of nursing acts, Batho Pele principles, and patient rights.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to foster teamwork and manage conflicts effectively.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to the Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid 3100, HR office No: 09.
Requirements
An appropriate B degree/National Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1- year qualification in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with SANC.
Registration certificates with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwifery and Clinical Nursing Science.
Current SANC receipt.
Certificate of service from current and previous employers stamped and signed by the Human Resource Department.
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Acts, OH & S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc.
Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling.
Good listening and communication skills.
Co-ordination and planning skills.
Team building and supervisory skills.
Good interpersonal relationship skills.
Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
Ability to assist in information of patient care related policies.
Job Duties
Provide quality, comprehensive Primary Health Care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services for the clients and the community.Ensuring proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical and pharmaceutical stock.
Assist in the orientation, 132 induction and monitoring of all nursing staff.
Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and to give guidance.
Provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding principles of Batho Pele.
Assist with conducting clinical audits and developing quality improvement plans.
Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in-service training.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders, implementation of the Integrated Multi Stakeholder Health Promotion Strategy.
Management of patient’s records, both written and electronic.
Ensure the collection, collation and timeous submission of accurate verified data.
Support the realization and maintenance of Ideal Clinic and OHSC Programme in the facility.
Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises within a primary health care environment.
Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of human resource and financial policies and practices
