Locum Clinic Nurse Practitioner

Dis-Chem; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in Paarl is seeking a Qualified Clinic Nurse Practitioner. The successful candidate will manage a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic, ensuring compliance with industry standards, maintaining patient records, and building relationships with stakeholders. Applicants must have a tertiary qualification in General Nursing, a Degree/Diploma in Midwifery, and be registered with the South African Nursing Council. 2-3 years of experience is required. A valid driver's license is necessary, as is the ability to work retail hours.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Qualifications

• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Primary Health Care setting.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Primary Health Care Clinic operations.
• Ensure availability of clinic services.
• Maintain records and ensure communication follow-up.

Skills

Community health nursing

Analytical skills

Time management

Strong command of English

Education

Tertiary qualification in General Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Grade 12 – Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Paarl. 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

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.