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.