Professional Nurse (25 Hours Per Week) (Post Level 9) (Job ID: 6570) Job at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Provide HIV testing and counselling.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager. 
• Capture clinical notes on the electronic medical system.
• Quality Control of the clinic.
• Ordering and stock control of medication and equipment for the clinic.
• Handle emergencies on campus.
• Assist with first aid services at sports events on campus where necessary.
• Arrange and assist with awareness campaigns regarding health and HIV on campus.
• Implementation of prevention programs and initiatives.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players. 
• Assist on Bloemfontein Campus with clinical duties where necessary.
• Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in general nursing, psychiatric, midwifery and community nursing) (attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Valid dispensing certificate (attach a copy).
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Own transport
• Dispensing license (attach a copy)
• Previous working experience with young adults/students