Locum Clinic Practitioner - Plettenberg Bay

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Job summary

A reputable pharmacy in Plettenberg Bay seeks a Qualified Clinic Sister to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic. Key responsibilities include ensuring clinic operations, managing patient records, and coordinating with medical staff. Applicants must be registered with the South African Nursing Council and have relevant nursing qualifications. This role offers a market-related salary and requires working retail hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
• 2–3 years in a Primary Health Care Clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate a Primary Health Care Clinic.
• Ensure accurate records of patient details.
• Process claims accurately and timely.
• Keep accurate patient records and ensure follow-up communication.
• Maintain open, operational clinic per hours; process claims promptly.
• Ensure stock and equipment are in good condition and available.
• Build relationships with patients, store/dispensary staff, and health partners.

Skills

Knowledge of community health nursing

Strong command of English

Time management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Clinic operations

Education

Tertiary qualification in General Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Grade 12 – Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Job description

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

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Registered 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 best practices.
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient experience.
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the appropriate hours.
• Keep accurate records of patient details and ensure communication is followed up.
• Ensure the Clinic is open and operational according to the stated hours.
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry standards.
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic are in working condition.
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business needs.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare professionals.

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.