Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Knysna Mall

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Knysna Mall. 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:

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 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 industry best
Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
Ensure all clinic services are available at the
Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare
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
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account

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.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.