Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Midlands

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister to manage a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic located within a pharmacy in Midlands. The role requires a registered nursing practitioner and BHF registration, with 2-3 years' PHC clinic experience.

You will oversee clinic operations, stock, and claims, while maintaining quality patient care and stakeholder relationships. Retail hours apply.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with relevant General Nursing registration.
• BHF registration is required for the practitioner.
• Experience in Primary Health Care Clinic management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage clinic feet-per-hour and set objectives to improve patient flow.
• Ensure all clinic services are available during operating hours.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow up on communications.
• Ensure Clinic operates according to stated hours and process claims efficiently.
• Maintain stock and equipment in working condition and ensure supply levels.
• Build strong relationships with patients, store/dispensary staff, and suppliers.

Skills

Community health nursing

Primary health care

Occupational health nursing

Team leadership

Time management

CPD training

English communication

Education

General Nursing qualification

Midwifery degree/diploma

SANC registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Midlands .The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous

• BilingualKnowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.