Registered Nurse | Primary Healthcare

Job Title: Registered Nurse | Primary Healthcare
Company: Life Healthcare
Location: Onsite Clinic, Cape Town
Position Type: Non-shift, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Contact: Zulfa.Jacobs@lifehealthcare.co.za

Position Overview

Life Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Onsite Clinic in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality primary healthcare services to meet the needs of clients, ensuring effective service delivery that exceeds expectations. The position is non-shift and requires 40 hours of work per week. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that prioritizes health and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Primary Healthcare Service Delivery:

• Provide primary healthcare services in the onsite clinic, focusing on general health assessments, treatment, and prevention.
• Manage the client contract on-site, ensuring smooth operations and effective service delivery.

1. Health Programme Management:

• Compile and implement a primary health programme, setting clear objectives to improve patient outcomes and health management.
• Meet the targets set in the health and quality programme to ensure continuous improvement in service quality.

1. Quality Control and Audits:

• Fulfill quality audit requirements as per Life Healthcare’s standards and client specifications.
• Ensure all procedures and services adhere to prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Healthcare and the client.

1. Health Project Management:

• Initiate and manage health projects to promote wellness and health awareness on-site.
• Work efficiently within a team to meet project goals and deliver high-quality healthcare services.

1. Administrative Duties:

• Ensure administration needs are met in a timely manner, keeping records accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide clear and concise reports to supervisors and clients as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current SANC registration.
• Additional qualification in Primary Healthcare preferred.
• Additional qualification in dispensing will be advantageous.
• Competence in basic computer skills, administration, and effective communication.
• Experience and competence in employee relations.
• Strong emergency first aid skills for medical emergencies.
• Own transport required for site access.

Competencies

• Clinical Excellence: Ability to provide the highest standard of healthcare.
• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment: Strong decision-making skills.
• Resilience: Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Influencing skills: Ability to guide and influence others positively.
• Business Insight: Understanding of healthcare business operations and efficiency.
• Drive and energy: Motivation to achieve results and exceed expectations.
• Excellence orientation: Dedication to maintaining the highest quality of service.
• Ethical behavior: Strong commitment to professional and ethical standards.
• Customer responsiveness: Focus on patient satisfaction and wellness.
• Verbal & written communication: Strong communication skills to interact with patients and stakeholders effectively.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and completed application form to Zulfa.Jacobs@lifehealthcare.co.za by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Internal applicants should first discuss their application with their line manager.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For inquiries, you can reach out to the recruitment hotline at 011 219 9000.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with experience in primary healthcare who is looking to contribute to a wellness-focused environment and grow within a well-established healthcare institution.