The Pebbles Project Trust is a registered NPO that supports children, families and communities on wine farms in and around Stellenbosch and Wellington, Citrusdal and in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.  The work of Pebbles consists of 5 main pillars: education, health, nutrition, protection and community. 

The Pebbles Project seeks to employ a Professional Nurse based in Grabouw on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months, with the possibility of the contract being extended.

Position Requirements: 

• Professional Nurse, registered with SANC (South African Nursing Council), with a Diploma in General Nursing or Degree in Nursing
• Have an accredited qualification in Occupational Health Nursing (must show on SANC Annual Practice certificate)
• Have a Dispensing License OR a recognised Certificate in Dispensing for Healthcare Professionals
• Have professional indemnity cover
• A post-basic or post-graduate qualification in Primary Healthcare will be advantageous
• Ideally, have current membership of SASOHN (South African Society for Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners) or be willing to join SASOHN
  
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Excellent writing skills
• Computer literate
• Clear Criminal Record

Critical Performance Areas

• Primary Health Care Services
• Wellness and Occupational Health Services
• Administration

Primary Health Care Services

• Conduct Primary Health Care consultations to children and adults
• Perform medication management tasks, including prescribing and administering medication 
  
• External referrals of clients 
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
• Record all consultations on the information system

Wellness and Occupational Health Services

• Screen for TB, HIV and malnutrition
• Conduct health assessments, screenings and physical examinations on clients
• Provide client education and counselling on health and wellness topics
  
• Check the Road to Health Chart for deworming and immunisation status
• Conduct pre-employment and annual health assessments, including but not limited to physical exams, immunisations, and tuberculosis screening
• Provide first aid and emergency care for work-related illnesses and injuries
• Develop and implement health promotion programmes and educational initiatives
  
• Perform follow-up consultations
  
• Family planning services
  

Administration

• Assist with stock management and the ordering of consumables, where applicable
• Capture medication on the electronic inventory system
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Stay current on health care trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities
  
• Implement Health and Safety protocols

Working hours will be from Monday - Friday from 07:00 to 15:30