Wednesday 27 August 2014

CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER - GRADE 1

POST : CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER - GRADE 1 
CENTRES : LIMIT HILL CLINIC
REFERENCE : LIMC 01/2014
SALARY : R 275 571.00pa
OTHER BENEFITS : 8% INHOSPITABLE RURAL ALLOWANCE, 13TH CHEQUE MEDICAL AID (OPTIONAL) HOUSING ALLOWANCE (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS)

APPROPRIATE/RECOGNISABLE EXPERIENCE AFTER REGISTRATION IN THE POST BASIC QUALIFICATION IS RECOGNISED TO DETERMINE THE SALARY ON APPOINTMENT. ONLY CERTIFICATE/S OF SERVICE FROM THE PREVIOUS EMPLOYER/S IS RECOGNISED FOR THIS PURPOSE. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Degree/Diploma in General Nursing PLUS 
  • Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse 
  • Post Basic qualification with a duration of at least one year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with SANC 
  • A minimum of four/4 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing 
  • Certificate of service endorsed by Human Resource Department 


RECOMMENDATION:

  • A valid driver’s license. 


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge and experience of Public Service Policies, Acts and Regulations
  • Sound Management, negotiation, inter-personal and problem solving skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of Labour Relations and disciplinary procedures
  • Clinical competencies
  • Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches
  • Analytical thinking, decision-making and conflict management skills


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Ensure the provision of nursing care through adequate supervision 
  • Ensure the efficient and effective control of surgical sundries, pharmaceuticals, equipment and miscellaneous stores 
  • Deal with grievances and Labour relation issues in terms of laid down policies/procedures 
  • Ensure the supervision and provision of basic patient needs 
  • Promote preventive and promotive health for clients 
  • Evaluate and follow up patients during clinic visits 
  • Initiate treatment, implementation of programmes and evaluations of patients clinical conditions 
  • Attend and participate in doctors visits 
  • Co-ordinate between hospital and community 
  • Health education of patients, staff and public 
  • Assessing in-service training needs, planning and implementing of training programs 
  • Assist patients and families to develop a sense of care 


ENQUIRIES: MRS. L.L.J.M Maphalala, TEL 036-637 2111;

CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2014 

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. The following documents must be submitted:

  • Application for Employment Form ( Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za
  • Certified copy of Identity Document. 
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae with full record of service. 
  • Certified Copy of Highest Educational Qualifications 

2. The Circular Minute Number must be indicated in the column provided on the Z83, e.g. HRM 2/2010.
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
3. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications).
4. Please note that applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
5. Ladysmith Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution.
6. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
9. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are invited for interview.
10. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:
 The Hospital Manager: Applications
 Ladysmith Hospital
 Private Bag 9928
 LADYSMITH
 3370