Job Description
This job is for three Professional Nurses at the University of the Free State. The position is based at the Qwaqwa Campus in the Free State province. You will work in the Health and Wellness Centre, providing healthcare services to students and staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Handling general administration tasks like maintaining patient records in the electronic medical system
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Tracking wellness programs and responding to health service requests
- Creating health education materials on smoking, HIV/AIDS, and other health concerns
- Performing clinical duties in the Primary Health Care Clinic, including diagnosing, prescribing, and administering treatments
- Ordering and interpreting tests, recording patient information, and monitoring conditions
- Providing training and support in wellness, advising on health risks, and assisting with health awareness campaigns
- Supporting training programs for Peer Educators and completing required CPD training
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at NQF Level 7 or a four-year national diploma at NQF Level 6
- Post-basic diploma or degree in Primary Healthcare
- Valid dispensing certificate or willingness to obtain one within six months
- Certificate in HIV testing and counseling
- Completion of the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council
- At least two years of experience in a primary healthcare clinic
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of PrEP and experience with young adults/students preferred
Benefits include a pension scheme, medical aid, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus, and study benefits. The position is permanent with a start date of January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible.