Professional Nurse - Nelspruit, South Africa - Right To Care

Right To Care

Verified Company

Nelspruit, South Africa

2 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Assess, examine and diagnose patient's clinical conditions and triage.

Do relevant blood test and observations / vital signs.
Interpret HIV test results, follow up on inaccuracies
Assist with the process and implementation of VCT(Voluntary Testing and Counselling) / HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing).
Design and implement nursing care plans, monitor and evaluate patient's progress.
Perform pap smears on all HIV infected patients yearly monitor and refer appropriately.
Assist with the process of implementing PMTCT (Prevention from Mother to Child Treatment) and TB (Tuberculosis) programmes / services at the site
Implement NIMART as mandated in Section 38A
Record keeping of all relevant patient information on files / (Therapy Edge).
Refer appropriately.
Supervise and coordinate activities of all subordinates.
Participate in the site inservice training program
Compile monthly and daily reports of ART patients.
Ensure efficient coordination of the anti retroviral site, its referrals networks and ensure sustenance of the ART Programme
Keep abreast with present developments in the field
To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field
Generate relevant reports and do follow ups on inaccuracies

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

Matric (Senior Certificate)
A Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic or a Hospital Environment
Desirable Required Qualifications and Experience
A Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
HIV/AIDS Management Course
3 years experience as a registered nurse
Community Nursing Health Setting or Hospital Setting