Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Professional Nurse

Post Grade: C4

Reporting line: Branch Manager

Purpose:

To render and manage effective health services to participants in MES programmes, with a focus on healthy living, HIV/TB/DRUG screening and testing, medication adherence, mental wellness, and support for individuals struggling with addiction in MES shelters. The role will work closely with a Health Promoter to ensure holistic, preventative, and responsive health care for shelter residents and outreach beneficiaries.

RESPONSIBLE and ACCOUNTABLE to the Branch Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

1. Professional Responsibilities

Maintain valid annual registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Keep abreast of professional developments and update knowledge and skills in the specified fields.

Adhere to the nursing code of ethics.

2. Clinical Responsibilities for Shelters & Outreach Programmes

Conduct health assessments for new intakes within 24 hours and develop care plans where required. Liaise with local clinics and hospitals for referrals and follow-up care. Monitor chronic medication adherence in collaboration with the Health Promoter. Establish and oversee adherence clubs as per donor requirements. Deliver direct nursing services to shelter residents. Implement infection control measures, including isolation protocols and PPE compliance. Present health updates on clients of concern during weekly interdisciplinary team meetings. Conduct HIV counseling and testing (HCT) and TB screenings. Coordinate and lead community health awareness campaigns and testing initiatives. Provide health education workshops to MES focus groups. Manage medical supplies and special diet needs, including submitting monthly orders and daily notifications to relevant departments. Ensure compliance with COVID-19 regulations and protocols. Conduct monthly file audits.
3. Administrative Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a good referral system. Hand in a report on a monthly basis with the statistics to the Focus Group on the template provided to monitor progress on targets set. Coordinate leave schedule of the health unit & submit leave forms to the Focus Group Manager. Attend all scheduled meetings in order to communicate tasks and responsibilities to either staff or to our donors and management. Prepare and coordinate weekly work schedules with the Health Promoter. Guide and support the Health Promoter in carrying out care plans and health education. Maintain a referral system with local health services and stakeholders. Compile and submit monthly health statistics and reports to the Focus Group Manager. Manage personal leave schedule and coordinate cover arrangements with the Branch Manager. Attend scheduled internal and donor meetings, ensuring clear communication of responsibilities and outcomes.
4. Leadership & Collaboration Responsibilities Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the Health Promoter. Participate as an active member of the Inter- and Multi-Disciplinary Team, Risk Management Team, and Infection Control Team. Develop, review, and implement quality assurance and infection control standards. Build and maintain networks with external health agencies and partners.

5. Educational Responsibilities

Support in-service training and knowledge-sharing with the Health Promoter. Provide health-related training for shelter residents and staff when needed. Attend workshops, seminars, and training for professional development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Matric (Grade 12) Degree/Diploma in Nursing Science Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Valid Code 8/10 Driver's License. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Proven skills in conflict management, communication, and report writing Experience in:
Mental health care

Primary health care (HIV, TB, and chronic illnesses such as hypertension/diabetes)

Drug rehabilitation support

Dispensing License (advantageous).

JOB SPECIFICATION:

Dedicated, committed, and self-motivated. Flexible with working hours and shifts. Able to work independently and under pressure. Strong accountability and integrity. Innovative thinker, able to generate ideas that benefit the community. Servant leadership approach. Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills. Assertive, confident, and professional in conduct. Excellent planning and organizational abilities. Comfortable engaging with urban communities (Kempton Park and TISH areas) and MES Focus Group beneficiaries.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R13500,00 - R14500,00 per month

Work Location: In person