Professional Nurse M000896
Listing reference: nwu_001950
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 4 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Nursing Staff
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH CARE CENTRE
VACANCY: PROFESSIONAL NURSE
POSITION NUMBER: M000896
PEROMNES: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide optimum, effective, and efficient comprehensive (preventative, promotive and curative) Primary Health Care (PHC) services to students and staff of the North-West University on the Mahikeng Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provision of PHC
- Provision of daily comprehensive primary health care through clinical diagnosis, treatment, and care, as per the SANC, DoH and NWU policies, protocols, and guidelines.
- Referral of clients to other stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the best possible care to them.
- Dispensing of medicines, as per the prescripts of Good Pharmacy Practice and Medicines and Related Substances Control Act of 1965, as amended.
- Provision of emergency health care on Campus and arranging for ambulance services for the transfer of patients.
- Identification and reporting of health trends and possible health risks that can be detrimental to the NWU community.
Administration
- Perform necessary administrative tasks as professionally required, including maintaining and keeping records pertaining to daily patient care.
Education and Development Responsibilities
- Initiate and enhance health awareness at the NWU.
- Identify personal training needs and assist with arranging training.
- Ensure regular attendance of training to stay up to date with best practices.
- Effectively communicate and conduct awareness programmes on Campus.
- Personal and professional development to improve quality of work through utilization of specialized knowledge and skills.
- Assist with relevant research conducted by the Health Care Centre and the NWU, as well as other stakeholders.
- Promotion of healthy lifestyle and educational health campaigns on and off-Campus (e.g., Vaccination and Health Campaigns at Residences), including attending the NWU FM interviews for the Clinic’s health slots.
Infection Control
- Monitor implementation and compliance with universal precautions of infection control.
- Ensure safe keeping and proper disposal of sharps and medical wastes.
- Practice aseptic technique during procedures.
- Report and record needle prick injuries.
Stock and Equipment Control
- Manage assets, supplies, and consumables and ensure that the medication is available according to APC Guidelines for Maintaining FIFO.
- Responsibility for physical counting of equipment and furniture, recording of equipment and supplies received, and control of facility stock and supplies.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
- Provision of comprehensive sexual reproductive health services.
- Responsibility for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
- Counselling and provision of various and chosen contraceptive method.
Minimum requirements
- A B. Degree / Advanced Diploma (R425) (NQF level 7) in Nursing – General, Psychiatry, Community and Midwifery.
- A Post Basic Qualification in Nursing (R48) specialising in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (Primary Health Care).
- A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in the provision of Primary Health Care services
- A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience of dispensing medicines.
- A certificate in dispensing of medicines.
- NIMART trained with specialisation in Antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, care and support.
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- PICT / VCT Training – Provider initiated counselling and testing of HIV.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office package).
- Therapeutic use of self.
- Batho-Pele Principles, Patients’ Rights Charter and other related legislative frameworks.
- Labour-related acts governing conditions of employment.
- Adolescent, Youth Friendly Services.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- People and conflict management.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Good client relations.
- Able to work independently.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Jim Molautsi, Tel No: 018 389-2156
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 04 September 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the afore-mentioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
