NIMART Nurse at The Aurum Institute

Work Description

• The NIMART Nurse is responsible for providing holistic and comprehensive HIV AIDS clinical care to Patients and performing Clinical Procedures and administering processes according to professional protocol.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Conduct HCT testing indoors and outdoors (Mobile, gazebo) on a daily basis
• Obtain medical history
• Physical examination of Participants, including pelvic, genital and rectal examinations
• Drawing of blood and other specimens
• Monitor vital signs
• Syndrome management of conditions
• Dispensing of medication
• Assessing the results and refer Participant for further treatment where necessary
• Dispense ARV medication
• Monitor ARV RX adherence and educate on lifestyle modifications
• Manage Participants on a regular basis to monitor side effects
• Referral of Participants for further investigations including x-rays, sonars etc
• Provide a Counselling Services:
• Conduct pre-and post-counselling service to each participant
• Provide educational assistance and advise
• Perform daily quality checks and data counselling
• Active participant management

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree / diploma in Nursing
• Registration with South African Nursing Council
• Completed NIMART Course
• Dispensing Certificate
• PrEP Certificate
• Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care ( added advantage )Experience
• Adequate knowledge of HIV / AIDS and TB patient management
• At least two years’ experience Key Populations programme (MSM, FSW, PWID, TG, Inmates)Requirements
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Intermediate computer skills
• Drivers Licence
• Own Car
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime