Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (PHC) (Permanent position)

Reference No: CWD99/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms. EJ Williams, tel.no (021) 862-4520

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 495 423 - R 581 931 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 - R 752 913 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Inherent requirements of the job

A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Assist with the management of the burden of disease in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the western cape. Provide and maintain quality of care to all patients and health services. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records. Effective utilization of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints. Participation in Community events and initiating awareness with regards to health-related issues. Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently. Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

NIMART training or experience. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines and standards.

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 as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Experience

Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years of appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Registration with a professional council

Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification: Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. 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.