Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Cape Town. 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 best practices.
- Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient care.
- Ensure all clinic services are available.
- Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up.
- Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the stated hours.
- Process claims accurately and timeously.
- Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in working condition.
- Maintain sufficient stock in the Clinic according to business needs.
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders, including patients, managers, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers, and community healthcare providers.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, 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).
- Understanding of financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets.
- Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission.
- Emotional intelligence; trustworthy and honest.
- Ability to manage team and self; be self-directed and self-motivated.
- Time management skills.
Advantageous:
- Bilingual.
- Knowledge and understanding of business objectives.
- Completion of relevant courses (e.g., Baby Immunisation Course, Family Planning, 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:
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.
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