Professional Nurse

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12Diploma/ Degree in Nursing (with Midwifery) ORDiploma in MidwiferyCurrent Registration with SANC2 years' experience in nursing after registrationNIMART certifiedIMCI certifiedDispensing LicenceProficiency in English & IsiZulu languagesValid driver's licence Available immediately (Unemployed due to this being a contract position) JOB DESCRIPTION:Develops and maintains relationships with facility managers, educators and learner representative organisations in identified clustersMaps out CBOs and hots spots for mobilisation of vulnerable AGYW and sites for peer-led mobile servicesImplements and maintains the HIV testing services (HTS) programme and screens AGYW to identify vulnerable beneficiariesImplements package of integrated SRH services: Integrated HIV counselling and testing, ART initiation, PrEP initiation, pregnancy testing, contraception (incl. emergency, condoms), postexposure prophylaxis, TB screening, STI screening and management, creatinine clearance, screening for mental health, substance and alcohol abuse, GBV care, risk perception & reduction counselling, and adherence/ continuation supportIdentifying victims of gender-based violence and provision of minimum package of post violence care services, including HIV testing, PEP, EC, STI screening, psychosocial support, and linkage to medical forensic servicesEnsures appropriate navigation and referral of all new cases for psycho social support to SAWs and social worker interventionsEnsures case management strategy is implemented by PrEP CURR team (peer educator, linkage officer and enrolled nurse) to ensure beneficiaries of programme remain in care (RIC)Submits monthly reportsCollaborates with Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Social Development (DSD), Department of Health (DOH) managers and community role-players to scale up THC's package of servicesProvides mentorship to initiation and retention teamAdheres to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) standardsMinimize the risk of needle stick injuries by ensuring that all staff follow the recommended protocolImplements the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) protocol and ensures all staff adhere to the protocol PLEASE EMAIL FULL CV AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO: