Clinical Nurse Practitioner x1
Position Details
- Job Title: Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1–2 (PNB1–2)
- Reference Number: H/C/19/2026
- Centre: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
- Salary Scale:
- Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum
- Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 per annum
- Benefits:
- 13th Cheque
- Housing Allowance
- Medical Aid (Optional, subject to prescribed requirements)
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Practitioner (CNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare and community-based nursing services within clinics and healthcare facilities in the Mangaung Metro District. The incumbent will assess, diagnose, treat, counsel, and manage patients while promoting disease prevention, health education, and community wellness.
The position combines clinical nursing, health promotion, administration, education, and research responsibilities to improve healthcare outcomes within communities.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration as a Professional Nurse.
Professional Registration
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
Post-Basic Qualification
A post-basic nursing qualification:
- Minimum duration of one year.
- Accredited by the South African Nursing Council.
- Registered in terms of Government Notice R212.
- Relevant to the applicable nursing specialty.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should possess knowledge of:
Primary Health Care Services
- Primary healthcare principles.
- Community health nursing.
- Disease prevention and health promotion.
- Integrated healthcare delivery.
- Maternal and child health services.
- Chronic disease management.
- Immunization programmes.
- HIV/AIDS and TB management programmes.
Clinical Nursing Practice
- Patient assessment and diagnosis.
- Treatment protocols.
- Nursing care planning.
- Clinical procedures.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Patient counselling and education.
Healthcare Legislation and Policies
- Nursing Act.
- Public Service Regulations.
- National Health Act.
- Department of Health policies and guidelines.
- Patient Rights Charter.
- Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Information Management
- Health information systems.
- Patient record management.
- Clinical reporting systems.
- Data collection and analysis.
Required Skills and Competencies
Clinical Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment.
- Clinical decision-making.
- Patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Health promotion and disease prevention.
- Patient counselling.
- Clinical risk management.
Administrative Skills
- Record keeping.
- Report writing.
- Data management.
- Filing and documentation.
- Resource management.
Communication Skills
- Verbal communication.
- Written communication.
- Health education.
- Patient counselling.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
Organizational Skills
- Planning and organizing.
- Time management.
- Coordination skills.
- Prioritization.
- Attention to detail.
Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Relationship building.
- Conflict resolution.
- Professional conduct.
- Patient-centred care.
Technical Skills
- Computer literacy.
- Microsoft Office applications.
- Electronic health systems.
- Clinical information management systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provision of Quality Comprehensive Community Healthcare
- Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Deliver preventative and curative healthcare services.
- Promote community health and wellness.
- Manage acute and chronic health conditions.
- Provide follow-up care and referrals when necessary.
- Participate in outreach and community health programmes.
2. Provision of Administrative Services
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Compile healthcare reports and statistics.
- Manage clinic documentation and registers.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare policies and procedures.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Assist with operational and administrative functions within the facility.
3. Provision of Educational Services
- Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
- Conduct health awareness campaigns.
- Facilitate health promotion programmes.
- Provide counselling to individuals, families, and communities.
- Participate in staff development and mentoring activities.
- Support continuous professional development initiatives.
4. Usage and Management of Equipment and Machinery
- Operate healthcare equipment correctly and safely.
- Ensure proper care and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Report faulty equipment.
- Monitor availability of essential clinical resources.
- Promote safe use of equipment in accordance with protocols.
5. Research Responsibilities
- Participate in healthcare research activities.
- Assist with collection and analysis of healthcare data.
- Contribute to quality improvement projects.
- Support evidence-based nursing practices.
- Participate in programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Implement recommendations arising from research findings.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
- Quality of nursing care provided.
- Patient health outcomes.
- Compliance with nursing standards and healthcare policies.
- Accuracy of patient records and reports.
- Effective health education and promotion activities.
- Proper use and management of healthcare equipment.
- Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives.
- Teamwork and stakeholder collaboration.
- Community health programme effectiveness.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should:
- Be passionate about community and primary healthcare.
- Demonstrate strong clinical nursing competence.
- Have excellent communication and counselling skills.
- Be able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Possess strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Be committed to patient-centred care.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards.
- Adapt effectively to changing healthcare demands.
Career Development Opportunities
This position provides experience and progression opportunities in:
- Primary Health Care Management
- Community Health Nursing
- Operational Nursing Management
- Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice
- Public Health Programmes
- Maternal and Child Health Services
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Nursing Education and Training
- District Health Management
Suitable Qualifications
Applicants with the following post-basic qualifications are particularly suitable:
- Clinical Nursing Science
- Health Assessment, Treatment and Care
- Primary Health Care Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice
- Relevant SANC-accredited specialty qualifications