Clinical Nurse Practitioner (X3 Posts) needed at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

CENTRE : Christ The King Hospital: 

• Jolivet Clinic Ref No: CTK 08/2024 
• Sangcwaba Clinic Ref No: CTK 09/2024 
• Mntungwana Clinic Ref No: CTK 10/24 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) / Standard 10 (or Vocational National Certificate).
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science and Midwifery.
• One (1) year post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care (PHC).
• Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care.
• A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a General Nurse with SANC, of which 10 years must be appropriate/recognizable PHC experience after obtaining a one-year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
• Current and previous verification of employment endorsed by HR (not a certificate of service).

Knowledge, Skills, Training, and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Nursing Acts, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles, Patients’ Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, and Grievance Procedures.
• Leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict handling and counseling skills.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Coordination and planning skills.
• Team building and supervisory skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Good understanding of procedures and policies related to nursing care.
• Ability to assist in formulating patient care-related policies.

DUTIES:

• Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health Care by delivering promotive, preventative, curative, and rehabilitative services for clients and the community.
• Ensure proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical pharmaceutical stock, and resources.
• Assist in orientation, induction, and monitoring of all nursing staff.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and offer guidance.
• Provide nursing care to enhance health service delivery by adhering to Batho Pele principles.
• Perform duties according to the scope of practice with proficiency.
• Implement infection control standards and practices to improve the quality of nursing care.
• Ensure proper implementation of National Core Standards, quality, and clinical audits.
• Enhance staff and patient knowledge through health education and in-service training.
• Implement standards and criteria for quality nursing.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Supervise patient reports and interventions, ensuring accurate records of client interventions.
• Ensure proper utilization of human, material, and financial resources while keeping up-to-date records.
• Plan and organize work for oneself and support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the clinic.
• Motivate junior staff for development to increase expertise and assist patients in developing self-care abilities.
• Strengthen data systems and treatment outcomes by assisting with capturing on Tier.net and patient registration (HPRS) system.
• Support the realization and maintenance of the Ideal Clinic Programme in the facility.
• Coordinate and manage services to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.

APPLICATIONS : Applications may be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X542, Ixopo, 3276 or Hand delivered to: Christ the King Hospital, Human Resource Office, No 1 Peter hauff Drive, Ixopo, 3276. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address [email protected] / [email protected] and Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application.