Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 And 2 (Primary Health

POST 26/208 : CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 AND 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH

SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum

Grade 2: R607 350 per annum

CENTRE : Vanguard CHC (X2 Posts)

Du Noon CHC (X1 Post)

District Six CDC (X3 Posts)

Lotus River CDC (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration

with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4

years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the

SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14

years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a

Professional Nurse with the SANC 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 or post-graduate diploma in the

relevant speciality. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code

B/EB). Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Willingness to work at

other facilities within the Southern/Western Sub-Structure. Competencies

(knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health

Western Cape. Communication skills (written and verbal).

DUTIES : Assist with the provision of Comprehensive PHC clinical service to surrounding

communities. Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities

in facility and community as part of COPC. Liaise with internal and external

stakeholders as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical governance as part

of quality assurance. Information Management and timeous submission of

reports and participation in facility audits. Assist with management of human

resources and the development of staff.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Lingani Tel No: (021) 695-8200 - Vanguard CHC, Mr R Hall Tel No: (021)

200-4501-Du Noon CHC, Ms N Diedericks Tel No: (021) 833-5400-District Six

CDC, Ms Z Sambo Tel No: (021) 703-313- Lotus River CDC

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC 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 or post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Willingness to work at other facilities within the Southern/Western Sub-Structure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Communication skills (written and verbal).

Assist with the provision of Comprehensive PHC clinical service to surrounding communities. Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and community as part of COPC. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical governance as part of quality assurance. Information Management and timeous submission of reports and participation in facility audits. Assist with management of human resources and the development of staff.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS