An exciting career opportunity exists for a Primary Health Care Registered Nurse within the Pretoria West area.

Duties include the following, but not limited to:

•Practices as an independent PHC nurse specialist through managing case/patient load.
•Provide direct PHC services.
•Prescribe medicines as provided for by the law and ethical guidelines.
•Facilitate the distribution of chronic medicines to patients around the catchment area.
•Monitor and assess any adverse drug reactions/ resistances to patients.
•Compile and implement patient treatment plans.
•Order laboratory tests and performs diagnostic procedures
•Diagnose illnesses.
•Conduct health assessments/physical examinations of patients.
•Seeks guidance from other health care providers and specialists where necessary.
•Knowledge of Family Planning
•Knowledge of immunizations

Job Requirements:

Registered with SANC
At least a Diploma in Nursing, those with a Degree in Family Nursing or Community Health Nursing have an added advantage.
Dispensing License is a MUST
Must be a Registered Professional Nurse (Primary Care Nursing)
Possess skills in Clinical Practice, Diagnostics, Patient counselling and Drug reaction management.
Excellent record keeping, report writing and Research skills.
Strong inter-personal and communication skills.
A team player and able to work under pressure.
Must have own a vehicle