Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Somerset Mall

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister in Somerset Mall to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic. Candidates must hold a tertiary qualification in General Nursing, a Degree/Diploma in Midwifery, and be registered with the South African Nursing Council. The role requires strong English communication skills and offers a market-related salary, medical aid, and provident fund. Applicants should be willing to work retail hours and must be South African citizens.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister.
• Strong command of English (written and oral).
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations.
• Manage the average ‘feet-per-hour’ rate and set clinic objectives.
• Ensure all clinic services are available.

Skills

Knowledge of community health nursing

Primary health care

Time management

Strong command of English

Emotional intelligence

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12 – Matric

Tertiary qualification in General Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient Record System

Job description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Somerset Mall. 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

Essential

• 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

• Bilingual
• Knowledge 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.