Locum Clinic Practitioner - Knysna

In brief

**Job Title:** Locum Clinic Practitioner - Knysna **Company:** Dis-Chem Pharmacies --- ### Overview This role is for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Knysna as a Locum Clinic Practitioner. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic located within a pharmacy, ensuring all activities are conducted within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner. ### What you will do * Perform Clinic Sister duties in accordance with industry regulations and best practices. * Manage the average "feet-per-hour" rate and establish clinic objectives to enhance patient experience. * Ensure the availability of all clinic services at the location. * Maintain accurate records of patient details and ensure follow-up communication. * Ensure the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours specified in the operational plan. * Process claims accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to industry regulations. * Ensure all stock and equipment within the clinic are in working condition according to industry standards. * Maintain sufficient stock levels in the Clinic in line with business requirements. * Build and maintain healthy relationships with various stakeholders including Patients, Store and Dispensary Managers, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key community role players, and other Healthcare professionals. ### Requirements (from the original advert) **Essential:** * Grade 12 – Matric * Tertiary qualification in General Nursing * Degree/Diploma in Midwifery * Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) * Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration * 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister * Computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) * Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care * Willingness to undertake Quarterly CPD training and in-service training with Dis-Chem * Strong command of English written and oral * Ability to understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets * Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission * Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, trustworthiness, and honesty * Ability to manage team and self; be self-directed and self-motivated * Time management * Willing and able to work retail hours * Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic * Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport * South African citizen * Clear credit and criminal records **Advantageous:** * Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister * Experience with Patient Record System, CKS, and Allegra * Bilingual * Knowledge and understanding of business objectives * Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course ### Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified and experienced Clinic Sister with a strong background in primary healthcare and a passion for managing a clinic autonomously. The ideal candidate will possess essential nursing qualifications including a tertiary qualification in General Nursing and a Degree/Diploma in Midwifery, along with current SANC and BHF registration. They should have at least 2-3 years (preferably 5+ years) of experience in primary healthcare, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and ideally have experience with patient record systems. Strong clinical knowledge across a wide range of primary health services, coupled with a commitment to continuous professional development, is crucial. The applicant should be highly analytical, understand financial implications, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, trustworthiness, self-direction, and excellent time management. Furthermore, the candidate must be willing to work retail hours, be physically fit, hold a valid driver's license with reliable transport, and be a South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records. ### Deadline 19 October 2026 ### Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/locum-clinic-practitioner-knysna-dis-chem-pharmacies-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

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