Professional Nurse – UFS x1
Job Details
Position: Professional Nurse (25 hours per week) – Post Level 9
Job ID: 6365
Organisational Unit: Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture → Health Centre
Institution: University of the Free State
Contract Type: Permanent (Part-time)
Occupational Level: Junior Management
Location: South Campus, Bloemfontein (with support to Bloemfontein Campus when required)
Working Hours: 25 hours per week
Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Assumption of Duties: As soon as possible
Salary: Available on request
Employment Equity: Preference given to under-represented designated groups
Job Overview
The Professional Nurse will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to students and staff at the University Health Centre. The role focuses on clinical care, HIV testing and counselling, health promotion, emergency response, and quality control within a campus healthcare environment.
The position supports student wellness through preventative healthcare initiatives, awareness campaigns, and collaboration with internal and external healthcare stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with professional nursing standards and university policies.
Job Description
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Clinical & Healthcare Services
Deliver professional nursing care at the Primary Health Clinic
Provide HIV testing and counselling, including PrEP-related services
Perform clinical assessments and capture patient notes on the electronic medical system
Handle medical emergencies on campus
Assist with first aid services during sports and campus events
Health Promotion & Prevention
Implement prevention programmes and health initiatives
Organise and support health and HIV awareness campaigns on campus
Present health education and information sessions to the campus community
Clinic Management & Quality Control
Ensure quality control standards within the clinic
Order, manage, and control medication and medical equipment stock
Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and nursing standards
Collaboration & Support
Liaise with internal and external healthcare role-players
Assist with clinical duties at the Bloemfontein Campus when required
Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus
Administrative & Additional Duties
Perform additional duties as required by the line manager
Ensure accurate clinical documentation and reporting