POSITION: CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 & 2 (PHC) (X8 POSTS) SALARY : Grade 1: R431 265 – R497 193 per annum Grade 2: R528 696 – R645 720 per annum Other Benefits: 12% Rural Allowance, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements) CENTRE: Vryheid District Hospital-PHC: Thembumusa Clinic Ref No: VRH 01/2024 (X2 Posts) Mason Clinic Ref No: VRH 02/2024 (X2 Posts) Ntababomvu Clinic Ref No: VRH 03/2024 (X1 Post) Makhwela Clinic Ref No: VRH 04/2024 (X1 Post) Mondlo 2 Clinic Ref No: VRH 05/2024 (X1 Post) Siyakhathala Clinic Ref No: VRH 06/2024 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B degree/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 the SANC. Registration certificates with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwifery and Clinical Nursing Science. Current registration with SANC for 2023. Current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer(s) will be required. 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 Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedure. Knowledge of Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment. Sound understanding of legislations and related ethical nursing practices within a primary health care environment. Report writing skill.
DUTIES : Quality comprehensive Primary Health Care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services for clients and community.3 streams PHC services, MCWH/ Family planning/ STI’S/ Health Education health lifestyle Promotion. ART/ARV/NIMART/ Integrated HAST Program/ Male circumcision campaigns Tuberculosis Services. HIV Counselling and Testing. Antenatal care services/ PMTCT and post-natal care services. Centre for chronic medicine dispensing and distribution (CCMDD) and chronic (NCD). Perform a clinical nursing science 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 nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices within a primary health care environment. Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with person of divert intellectual, cultural race or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in a unit. Develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM Vryheid District Hospital Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Human Resource, Office no 9.
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 completed in full and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018.
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. 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). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered”. 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. 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.
