Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (Primary Health Care)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- NIMART training or experience. Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to work overtime and assist at other clinics, mobiles, satellites within the Sub District, when there is a need. Willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
- 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 (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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of clinical comprehensive health PHC services. 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 managing of Human Resources, Finance, SCM, Strategy and Health support, Infrastructure and equipment management.
