Locum Clinic Practitioner - Die Boord

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic located inside a pharmacy in Die Boord, Stellenbosch. The role works under a registered nursing practitioner within the scope of practice.

The ideal candidate holds a General Nursing qualification with Midwifery, is SANC-registered and prepared to obtain BHF registration. A minimum of 2–3 years’ PHC clinic experience and proficient MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Matric is required.
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing is required.
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery is required.
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) is required.
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to regulations and best practices.
• Manage feet-per-hour rate and set clinic objectives to improve patient flow.
• Ensure all clinic services are available as stated in procedures.
• Keep accurate patient records and ensure follow-up communication.
• Make sure the clinic is open and operating during stated hours in the SOP.
• Process claims accurately and prompt according to guidelines; ensure stock and equipment are in working condition.
• Maintain stock levels according to business needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with patients, store/dispensary manager, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers and community stakeholders.

Skills

English

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Grade 12 Matric

General Nursing

Midwifery (Degree/Diploma)

SANC Registration

BHF Registration (if required)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Die Boord, Stellenbosch. 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 industryEnsure 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