Nursing Practitioner

Job Purpose:

     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 Objectives:

     To establish and grow a loyal client base through effective promotion of the Clinic's services to Clicks' 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 ensure 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 Clicks' offering to its customers

     To manage adverse events and emergencies in a professional and effective manner

Qualifications and Experience:

     Registration as Professional Nurse with SANC

     3 year diploma in nursing or the 4 year degree

     A minimum of 3 years practical experience in a broad range of nursing disciplines, preferably Community Health, Primary Health and Midwifery

     Unisolv and Allegra (preferable)

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

     Financial and commercial acumen

     Time management

     Integrity

     Marketing and selling skills

     Ability to work independently

     Confident and engaging

     Customer service orientated

     Proactive

     Attention to details

     Computer Literacy (MS Office, including outlook, word and excel)

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