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Senior Professional Nurse

St Joseph’s Care and Support Trust is a Non-profit Organisation and Public Benefit Organisation within a dedicated faithbased environment. It is a progressive NGO, situated in Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, and deals with HIV/Aids in its totality. Its primary functions are Health and Social Services, supported by capacity building and training. It is the intention of this organisation to promote representivity and achieve Affirmative Action targets, as contemplated in
its employment equity plan. St. Joseph’s Care and Support Trust offers a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative team. Suitably qualified candidates who have passion for working with patients are invited to apply for these posts.

Senior Professional Nurse

Requirements: ● An appropriate degree/National Diploma in Nursing and a Palliative Care Certifi cate, coupled with at least 3-5 years’ nursing experience ● Registration with the South African Nursing Council ● Substantial knowledge of HIV/AIDS ● A dynamic, self-motivated self-manager ● A Dispensing Licence ● A valid driver’s licence ● Competency in Microsoft computer programs ● The ability to work under pressure without compromising quality of work.

Essential criteria: ● Comfortable to work in a faith-based organisation ● Good interpersonal relations ● Verbal and written communication skills ● Knowledge of the National ARV Framework and National Framework for delivery on HIV/AIDS services.

Key performance areas: ● Provide effi cient and professional palliative care to patients aff ected by HIV/AIDS ● Participate in the Inter-disciplinary Team ● Conduct thorough health examinations on patients ● Prepare monthly statistics and submit these to the ARV and VCT Co-ordinator ● Prepare and administrate medical treatment, upon approval by
the Medical Doctor ● Accurately record the patients’ vital signs and responses to medical treatment ● Provide assistance to the Doctor with regards to the implementation of the treatment according to the Doctor’s instructions ● Supervise Assistant Nurses and Enrolled Nurses within the ARV and VCT Section in the absence of the Co-ordinator, by ensuring that they provide eff ective nursing services to the patients

Negotiable Cost-to-Company salary packages will be offered.

Enquiries regarding the abovementioned positions must be directed to Mr Louis Ramakulukusha, tel. (013) 932-6612.

Interested candidates can forward their written applications, with comprehensive Curricula Vitae and contactable references, to the Human Resources Manager, St Joseph’s Care and Support Trust, PO Box 2016, Bronkhorstspruit 1020 or deliver by hand at the St Joseph’s Care and Support Trust, Sizanani Village,
Groblersdal Road, Bronkhorstspruit or fax to (013) 932 6651 or e-mail to administration@stjosephcare.org.za

Closing date for applications: 24 March 2010.

Note: Appointment will be made at the sole discretion of the St Joseph’s
Care and Support Trust Board. It will be expected of the successful
candidates to sign a performance contract. Correspondence will only
be conducted with short-listed applicants for interviews. Applicants who
have not been contacted by 30 April 2010, must consider their applications
unsuccessful.