Locum Clinic Practitioner - Optenhorst (Paarl)

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic in Paarl. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing qualifications, including registration with the South African Nursing Council, and have several years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing patient care and ensuring a well-managed clinic environment. Competitive, market-related salary is offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Qualifications

• Grade 12 – Matric.
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations.
• Manage clinic objectives to enhance patient care.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Community health nursing

Primary health care

Occupational health nursing

Strong command of English

Team management

Emotional intelligence

Education

Tertiary qualification in General Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

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