Clinic Practitioner - Canal Walk

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks a Qualified Clinic Sister to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic in Canal Walk, Century City. This role requires a registered nurse with a nursing degree and experience in primary healthcare, along with strong healthcare management skills. The ideal candidate will ensure the clinic's operational effectiveness and enhance patient care, all while fostering essential relationships with community healthcare stakeholders.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister required.
• Must understand the financial implications of clinic targets.
• Bilingual candidates are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate a Primary Health Care Clinic.
• Ensure all services are available at the clinic.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Manage clinic operations and stock.
• Build relationships with patients and stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of community health nursing

Strong command of English

Time management

Emotional intelligence

Education

Grade 12 – Matric

Tertiary qualification in General Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Canal Walk, Century City. 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

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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.