Nurse Clinician Correctional Services

TB HIV Care; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Durban is seeking a Professional Nurse to provide comprehensive care to inmates with various health issues, including OUD and HIV. The role requires a minimum of 5 years nursing experience, registration with the South African Nursing Council, and proficiency in English and IsiZulu. The ideal candidate will facilitate referrals to community-based programs and play a crucial part in data collection to enhance the effectiveness of healthcare projects. This full-time position also necessitates a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in nursing after registration.
• Experience working with Department of Correctional Services.
• Proficiency in English & IsiZulu languages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care to inmates with opioid use disorder.
• Facilitate successful referrals to community-based OAT programmes.
• Enhance the effectiveness of the OAT project through data collection.

Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Nursing

Acute Care

Medication Administration

Home Care

Education

Degree / diploma

Adult Primary Care Certificate

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse

NIMART training and certified

OAT training

RTCQI certificate

Job description

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC) in existence since 1929 is an internationally recognized non‑profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB including adolescent girls and young women sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution‑driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

Purpose of the position

To deliver comprehensive care which includes and integrated approach to the management of inmates with opioid use disorder (OUD) HIV TB STIs viral hepatitis and mental health issues. Additionally the nurse clinician is instrumental in facilitating successful referrals for inmates to community-based OAT programmes following their release providing patient education and enhancing the effectiveness of the OAT project through data collection and feedback.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in nursing after registration
• Experience working with Department of correctional services (DCS)
• Experience in IHI QI methodology
• Facilitation
• Degree / diploma
• Adult Primary Care Certificate
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• NIMART training and certified
• OAT training
• RTCQI certificate
• Proficiency in English & IsiZulu languages
• Valid code 8 driver's license

Key Skills

EMR Systems, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, ICU Experience, Dermal Fillers, Experience Administering Injections, Home Care, Nursing, Botox Experience, Critical Care Experience, Medication Administration, Tube Feeding

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1