Professional Nurse and Diabetes Educator
2 weeks ago
**An exciting opportunity presents for a Professional Nurse & Diabetes Educator to join our new clinic in in Bothasig**
**Must be residing in the Bothasig area
- close to Bothasig Square and De Grendal Centre**
**Qualifications and Certifications Required**:
1. Registration Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
2. Certification in:
- Family Planning
- Vaccinations
- CPR
- STI
3. **Diabetes Qualification**: Registered nurse to complete at least one of the following:
- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) - Core Principles
- Diabetes Education Society of South Africa (DESSA) - Basic Course for Health Professionals
- International Diabetes Federation (IDF) qualification consisting of the following courses:
- Diabetes Educators
- Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes and CVD (cardiovascular diseases)
- Postgraduate qualification:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes
- Master’s Degree in Diabetes
**Experience**
- Experience in Maternal and Child Health (Paediatric and Adult PHC, Family Planning, IMCI, Immunisation, Growth Monitoring)
- Experience with Infectious Diseases - TB/HIV/Aids/STI
**Additional**:
- Occupational Health, Primary Health (CNP) would be an advantage
- Valid Code EB driver’s licence
- Need to be energetic and enthusiastic about making a difference in the Primary Healthcare Space
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bothasig, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/11/03
Expected Start Date: 2023/12/01