Professional Nurse - Nelson Mandela University

The purpose of this post is to plan, implement, provide, and manage comprehensive Primary Health Care, HIV\AIDS preventative, care and support to all students at 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 Nelson Mandela University
• Provide comprehensive, quality HIV\AIDS preventative, curative, care and support services to all students of the Nelson Mandela University
• Ensure that all work is performed within the boundaries of all relevant legislation pertaining to clinical and medical administrative activities.
• Apply sound management principles pertaining to record keeping, statistics, general orders and overseeing of a particular health program.
• Sound knowledge pertaining to internal and external collaboration focusing on community projects, referral, and support services,
• Educational and research-related support to students doing projects, internships, or practical sessions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Experience in rendering comprehensive adult primary care to young adults.
• Experience in rendering comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to young adults.
• Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to PHC and HIV/AIDS services.
• Strong skills pertaining to planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating 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.

REQUIREMENTS

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, sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS HCT/NIMART training.
• Adult primary care
• Dispensing license
• Candidates must be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of at least three years’ experience in a primary health care setting is needed.
• A code 8 driver’s license is essential.