KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Clinical Nurse Practitioner X9 Posts.
POSITION: CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER REF NO: MAD 02/204 (X9 POSTS) SALARY : Grade 1: R431 265 – R497 193.per annum Grade 2: R528 696 – R645 720 per annum Plus 8% Inhospitable Allowance, 13th cheque, medical Aid (Optional) and housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements) CENTRE : Madadeni Provincial Hospital: Osizweni clinic 2 (X2 Posts) Osizweni Clinic 3 (X3 Posts) Rosary Clinic (X1 Post) Newcastle Clinic (X1 Post) Madadeni Clinic 1 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Clinical assessment, treatment and care. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislation and guidelines, including scientific nursing and nursing principles. Good interpersonal relationship skills and good listening skills. Good communication and problem solving skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Ability to relieve in the service areas. Team building and supervisory skills. Ability to formulate patient care related policies. Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Sound knowledge of the Norms and Standards, Ideal Clinic and data management.
DUTIES : Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing and statistics. Assist the unit manager/ Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective Nursing Care in the clinic. Implement and advocate for preventive and promotive health initiatives for clients and the community served by the clinic. Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic. Ensure effective implementation of National Norms and Standards and Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Framework. Supervision of patients and provision of basic patient needs e.g. oxygen, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and the therapeutically environment in the clinic using EDL guidelines. Ensure clinical intervention to clients including administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic. Implement health programmes within the PHC package in accordance with set guidelines, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets and act on deviations. Ensure that programme specific data collected is timeous and accurate. Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of care. Refer patients promptly according to the set guidelines, protocols, policies. Ensure proper utilization and safe keeping of basic medical, surgical and pharmaceutical stock.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R.M Sithole Tel No: (034) 328 8137
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be posted to: The Recruitment Officer, Madadeni Hospital, Private Bag X6642, Newcastle, 2940.
FOR ATTENTION : The Recruitment Officer
NOTE : Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department or from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. EE Target: (African Male). The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply.
