Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care) (3 posts) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Grabouw, Western Cape
Reference Number	OD64/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Centre / Location	Grabouw Community Health Centre, Overberg District
Apply here	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: OD64/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: H. Blignaut Tel: 028 840 1460

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

NIMART training or experience. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.

Experience

Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subject to a practical / oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. The concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Assist with the management of the Burden of disease according to the Comprehensive Health Programme. Quality of service Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and community Accurate Information Management and record keeping. Assist with the management of human resources, Financial, SCM, Strategy & Health Support Infrastructure & Equipment.

Minimum educational qualification

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48). OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to work on the mobile health clinic bus. Willingness to work overtime.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Requirements

ExperienceGrade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. NoteNo payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subject to a practical / oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. The concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. Inherent requirements of the jobValid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to work on the mobile health clinic bus. Willingness to work overtime.