Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Newcastle Mall in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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 practices.
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient care.
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the clinic.
• 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 plan.
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry standards.
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry standards.
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business needs.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare professionals.

Competencies

• 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 skills.

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.