Clinic Nurse Practitioner | Dischem Vacancies

Dischem Vacancies – Clinic Nurse Practitioner

Dis-Chem is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister to join our team at Eikestad Mall, Stellenbosch. The key purpose of this position is to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic situated within 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 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
• Experience with Patient Record System, CKS, and 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 care.
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the designated times.
• Keep accurate records of patient details and ensure follow-up communication.
• Ensure that 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.
• Maintain sufficient stock in the Clinic according to business needs.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders including 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, occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care.
• Strong command of English (written and oral).
• Understanding of 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-directed and self-motivated.
• Time management skills.

Advantageous:

• Bilingual proficiency.
• Knowledge and understanding of business objectives.
• Completion of additional courses such as Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/Sanofi Pasteur), Family planning (DoH), Primary Health Care Course, Breastfeeding course, and Disease management course.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness and ability 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 citizenship with clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Note: 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.