Professional Nurse (EDU) – Susan Strydom Special School Job at Limpopo Department of Education

Key Performance Areas

• Provide functional and generic nursing competencies. Provide Health assessments for learners with special needs. Administer medication. support and monitor learners with chronic illnesses. Provide preventive care and promote good hygiene practices Conduct regular screenings to detect health problems in the early stages.
• Network and engage with stakeholders in the community. Update learner records. write referrals to other health practitioners and community health centres for intervention. remediation and follow up. Actively participate in the multidisciplinary support structures like being a member of the School Based Support Team (SBST). Promote health and wellness programmes.

Prerequisites

• An NQF level 6 or 7 qualification in Nursing as recognized by SAQA. Valid and active registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Proof of current registration as a Professional Nurse Relevant nursing experience. A valid driver’s license with exception of people living with disability

Person Profile

• Knowledge of school health services. Communication and interpersonal skills. Record keeping and report writing. Record keeping and report writing.Ability to work with learners with disabilities