Primary Health Care Nurse (PHC Clinic)

This is a registered nursing post at a community day clinic in Tembisa, with your own patient load and a say in the care plan. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Tembisa, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Give scheduled medication, including Schedule 5 and 6 drugs, and sign the register
• Report adverse events and near misses on the incident system the same day
• Monitor vital signs, fluid balance and early warning scores, and escalate changes quickly
• Do wound care, catheter care and IV line management to unit protocol
• Keep clinical notes clear, timed and signed for audits and legal records
• Take part in ward rounds with doctors and record the new orders

• At least 1 year of post-community-service ward experience
• Solid knowledge of medication safety and the Nursing Act scope of practice
• Nursing qualification via the R425 diploma or R174 degree route
• Current SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, with this year's annual fees paid
• Calm under pressure when a patient's condition turns quickly
• Clean criminal record

• Study support for post-basic specialities
• Paid SANC annual fees at some groups
• Medical aid and pension fund contributions after probation
• Night-shift and weekend allowances on top of basic pay

• For night-duty posts, say clearly in your cover note that you want permanent nights, as many applicants only want days.
• Check your SANC receipt is for this year before you apply; an unpaid annual fee gets your application parked.