DisChem Vacancies – Clinic Nurse Practitioner-Graafwater

primary responsibility of this role is to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic within a pharmacy setting, in accordance with the scope of practice for a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree or Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• BHF registration required
• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advantageous:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with Patient Record Systems, CKS, and Allegra

Responsibilities:

• Perform clinic duties in line with industry regulations and best practices
• Manage the “feet-per-hour” rate and establish objectives to enhance patient care
• Ensure the availability of all clinic services as required
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow up on communications
• Ensure clinic operations align with the specified operational hours
• Process claims accurately and in accordance with industry guidelines
• Maintain clinic stock and equipment in proper working condition
• Ensure adequate stock levels in line with business needs
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients, store and dispensary managers, colleagues, medical aid providers, suppliers, community stakeholders, and other healthcare professionals

Competencies:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUDs, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care
• Participation in quarterly CPD training and in-service training at Dis-Chem
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Understanding of financial targets and the impact of meeting or missing goals
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting clinic statistics and commission reports
• Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial mindset, and integrity
• Ability to manage a team and work independently
• Effective time management skills

Advantageous:

• Bilingual proficiency
• Understanding of business objectives
• Completion of relevant courses, including Baby Immunisation (DoH/Sanofi Pasteur), Family Planning (DoH), Primary Health Care, Breastfeeding, and Disease Management

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness to work retail hours
• Physically fit to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizenship
• Clear credit and criminal record

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

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