Job Description

Unicare is looking for Nursing Practitioner to join the Clinic team. This role will be based in the 24hr Pharmacy in Bellville, Cape Town .To build and manage a commercially viable clinic through the promotion and delivery of professional, value-adding clinic services in line with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) regulations, Company policies and procedures.
Job description
Job Objectives:

• To establish and grow a loyal client base through effective promotion of the Clinic's services to customers and by delivering high standards of patient care and customer service
• To provide a multitude of clinic services, including but not limited to, providing lifestyle management screening tests, conducting 'well baby' clinics, health immunisations, baby health monitoring, reproductive health services, adult immunisations, primary health care (minor ailments and wound care) and a Phlebotomy Service
• To counsel and advise patients on health information, weight management and refer patients to Pharmacists and other health professionals when appropriate
• To ensures patient information is held securely, confidentially and is accurately maintained on an electronic system and that payment is received for all services rendered
• To ensure the efficient running of the clinic through effective administration, booking of locums and through accurate and timely reporting on financial and stock management
• To ensure efficient stock management and to prevent stock loss and shrinkage and to monitoring the cold chain and take necessary safety precautions, particularly with regards to managing medical
• To establish and build health professional networks in order to further enhance the commercial viability of the clinic and the service offering to patients
• To plan, coordinate and implement Health Days and any other ad hoc projects in order to further enhance offering to its customers
• To manage adverse events and emergencies in a professional and effective manner

Knowledge:

• Financial and commercial acumen
• Integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Confident and engaging
• Customer service orientated
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, including outlook, word and excel)
• Marketing and selling skills
• Time management

Competencies:

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Persuading and Influencing
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Minimum requirements
Experience:

• Essential: A minimum of 3 years practical experience in a broad range of nursing disciplines, preferably Community Health, Primary Health and Midwifery
• Desirable: Unisolv and Allegra

Education:

• Essential: Registered Nursing Practitioner with SANC
• Essential: 3 year Diploma in Nursing or the 4 year degree

Skills Required