Community Health Nurse Practitioner — Klerksdorp Primary Care

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Health Nurse Practitioner to serve Klerksdorp, North West. This role focuses on accessible primary healthcare, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include health assessments, diagnosing and treating common conditions, prescribing medications, developing care plans, and educating patients on healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse category.
• Minimum 4 years nursing experience, with 2 years in primary healthcare or community health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and medical history reviews.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans focusing on prevention and wellness.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-management.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Perform minor procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Participate in community health outreach and health promotion activities in Klerksdorp.
• Maintain accurate patient records using the electronic health record system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diagnostics

Treatment planning

Teamwork

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Health Nurse Practitioner to serve Klerksdorp, North West. This role focuses on accessible primary healthcare, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include health assessments, diagnosing and treating common conditions, prescribing medications, developing care plans, and educating patients on healthy lifestyles.