Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate with basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 registration as a professional nurse.
• Current registration with SANC as a professional nurse. Additional qualification required are an advanced psychiatric nurse with a minimum of 5 (five) years recognized experience in mental health nursing in a hospital or primary health care facility OR an additional qualification in (PHC) clinical nursing science health assessment treatment and care with 5 years’ experience in mental health nursing in a hospital or primary health care facility.
• A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are essential. Knowledge of Mental Health legislation and policy framework, the PFMA and Public Service Act and its Regulations, including other related legal and ethical practice standards. Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context.

Duties :

• Coordinate and oversee mental health services in sub-districts. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of National and Provincial Policies, Norms and Standards on District Hospitals, Community Based Mental Health Services, Primary and Secondary Mental Health Care Services. Ensure integration of Mental Health in line with applicable mental health legislation and policies. Facilitation and establishment of community based mental health services including NGOs to support deinstitutionalisation.
• Oversee mental health services in the local licensed NGOs. Strengthen public awareness and education initiatives across all relevant stakeholders. Implement programmes to promote Mental Health and prevent the prevalence of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in all age groups in collaboration with other District teams e.g., CCPT, NGCT, ISHP etc. To strengthen collaboration with other Departments, Authorities, and Communities, NGO’s, Public Sector and Learning institutions.
• Facilitate and provide in-service training to staff in Health Facilities and NGO’s. Support research and surveillance on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in targeted population at risk. Collaborate with MDT’s in facilitating the process of monitoring compliance in substance use recovery centres in collaboration with Department of Social Development.
• Oversee all mental health human resources and services in sub-districts. Establish sub-district intersectoral collaboration with all stakeholders in mental health. Uphold the National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic plan 2013 – 2020. Assist and support mental health services provision in Specialised Mental Health Services in Local Authority and Provincial Facilities. Manage staff and resources allocated to the programme.

Closing Date : 26-06-2026