Primary Health Care Nurse (NIMART 6 Months Sessional Contract Wits Ezintsha) - - Johannesburg

Main purpose of the job:

To provide holistic and evidence-based nursing care that is patient-centered, based on approved treatment protocols, and in compliance with all applicable legislation to optimize quality of life

Location:

Key performance areas:

Assess, plan, and provide patient-centered nursing care using appropriate nursing frameworks, ensuring adherence to guidelines
Perform nursing interventions safely whilst showing effective time management skills
Monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the patient management plan and refer accordingly
Maintain clear, concise, timely, accurate, and current electronic patient records following all applicable legal and ethical guidelines
Develop innovative approaches to problem-solving and utilize the skills of other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and resolve problems to meet patient needs
Provide a high standard of clinical skill which may include but not be limited to; chronic disease management and health promotion
Ensure all customer interaction (Both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level
Serve as backup for the management of the patient booking system including reminding patients of their appointments in advance
Oversee the ordering and management of clinical equipment and consumables
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Required minimum education and training:

Diploma/Degree in Nursing
Post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care (PHC, Dispensing license, and NIMART training)

Required minimum work experience:

Professional body registration:

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

Sound experience in the management of communicable and non-communicable diseases within the legislated scope of practice
Be an advocate for patients and ensure the provision of quality Health Care
Good interpersonal, planning, organizational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of the Nursing Act, Medicines Control Act, Mental Health Care Act, and other relevant legislation
Tactful, helpful, honest, and professional
Able to maintain confidentiality
Able to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Self-motivated, innovative, and pro-active with a high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 20 May 2024.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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