POST 16/39 : CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (PHC) REF NO: KCHC/CNPPHC/06/2024 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R451 533 – R530 376 per annum. Benefits: 13th Cheque, Rural Allowance (provided the post
meets the Requirements), Homeowners allowance (employee must meet Prescribed
requirements), Medical Aid Optional)
CENTRE : Kwamashu CHC
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification – Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows
registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. One year post
basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) –
Primary Health Care. Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2024 SANC
receipt). A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration
as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Applicants are not submitting
copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application, only when
shortlisted) Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and
procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act,
Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service
regulations, Labour relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure,
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational,
decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional
policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and
counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.
DUTIES : Deputize for the Operational Manager. Provision of an integrated quality and comprehensive
primary health care, prevention of disease, curative and rehabilitative services to the clients and
community. Maintain intersectional collaboration with other government structures. Provide PICT
and adherence counselling to all clients. Provide primary prevention strategies and management
of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Ensuring 95/95/95 strategy is implemented
and set targets are achieved. Implementation of CCMDD as part of decanting clients from the
facility. Assist and identify training needs of the staff to increase level of expertise and assist
patients and families to develop sense of self care. Manage the utilization and supervision of
resources. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs
aimed at the improvement of communities. Instill discipline, professionalism and work ethics
among employees. Ensure compliance to quality, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs
e.g. Ideal clinic realization and maintenance (ICRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain
a constructive working with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to
Nursing Management services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management. Manage and
monitor proper utilization of human, financial, physical and material resources. Ensure availability
of medication, essential equipment and supplies and proper utilization thereof. Monitor and
evaluate HR performance (EPMDS) for all relevant staff. Ensure proper collecting, collating,
compilation and critical analysis and use of all data for quality service delivery. Participate actively
in vaccination process.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. JT Mthabela Tel No: (031) 504 8127
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in
the application box situated at Security at the Admin Office entrance at P61 Mkhiwane Road,
Kwa-Mashu, 4360 or emailed to: Sbusiso.Mtshali@kznhealth.gov.za or hand delivered to Human
Resource Office, KwaMashu CHC.
NOTE : Application for employment form (new form Z83); which is obtainable at any Government
Department or from the Website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicant must submit Z83 and
updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Copies of Identity document, driver’s license, highest
educational qualifications and professional registration certificates must not be submitted when
applying for employment. These will be requested only from shortlisted candidates. Original
signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience
related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert (only from shortlisted
candidates). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number
must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref. KCHC/CNPPHC/06/2024.
Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Please
note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification
process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the
large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should
you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as
unsuccessful. Due severe budgetary constraints that the CHC is currently facing, candidates are
respectfully advised that the following cost cutting measures will apply: Subsistence & Travelling
(S&T) allowance claims will not be processed. Resettlement and or relocation claims will not be
paid. The CHC has a limited accommodation; therefore incumbents appointed for the post should
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arrange their own private accommodation prior the assumption of duty. Interim accommodation
in a form of Bed and Breakfast or Hotel Accommodation will not be provided. Applicants are
requested to apply with a new Z83 Application Form obtainable at any Government Department
or the website www.kznhealth.gov.za (effective from 01.01.2021). Due to budgetary constraints,
shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews.
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024