Professional Nurse

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to plan, implement, provide and manage comprehensive Primary Health Care, HIV\AIDS preventative, care and support, and COVID-19 management to all students of the Nelson Mandela University in accordance with the SA Nursing Act, and all other related legislation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide comprehensive, quality Primary Health Care (PHC) and management of medical emergency services to all students of the NMU

• Provide comprehensive, quality HIV\AIDS preventative, curative, care and support services to all students of the NMMU

CORE COMPETENCIES

Use statements like the following:

• Experience in rendering comprehensive adult primary care to young adults

• Experience in rendering comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to young adults

• A sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to PHC,HIV/AIDS and Covid 19 services

• Strong skills pertaining to planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluations of activities such as campaigns, workshops, talks and outreach programs

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

• Knowledge of COVID-19 health and safety protocols

• Experience in COVID-19 vaccination program support

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates preferably should have:

• A degree or diploma in General nursing and Midwifery; Qualifications in community health nursing and adult primary care,

• Certificates in Family planning, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS HCT/NIMART training, adult primary care

• Dispensing course will be an advantage.

• Candidates must be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council and DENOSA

• A minimum of at least three years’ experience in a primary health care setting is needed.

• A code 8 driver’s license is essential.