Practice Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our general practice clinic. The successful candidate will provide safe, efficient nursing care and support the General Practitioner in assessing, treating and managing patients.

Job Summary

• Employer: HealthPoint
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Healthcare
• Closing Date: 2026-10-26

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct basic patient assessments, including taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories and performing initial triage.
• Assist the GP during consultations, examinations and minor procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications, injections and vaccinations, and provide dressings within your scope of practice.
• Carry out basic clinical procedures, including wound care, specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Maintain complete, accurate and confidential patient records.
• Safeguard patient information in paper and electronic formats, follow secure information-handling procedures, and report suspected data breaches or confidentiality incidents promptly.
• Manage clinical supplies and equipment, support infection prevention and control, and check emergency equipment.
• Help coordinate patient flow, appointments, follow-up care, escalation and referrals in collaboration with the GP.
• Recognise and promptly escalate clinical deterioration and medical emergencies.
• Follow professional nursing standards, clinical protocols, health and safety requirements, and applicable data protection policies.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate from the relevant regulatory authority in Zimbabwe.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in general practice, primary healthcare or an acute clinical setting is desirable.
• Competence in basic clinical assessment, emergency response, infection prevention and control, and patient record management.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality, secure information handling and applicable data protection requirements, including Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to patient confidentiality and high-quality care.

How to Apply

Apply by email: caroline@healthpoint.africa