Siphelele Lennox Philiso
Professional Nurse
Butterworth
Summary
Qualified and patient-focused Professional Nurse with over 6 years of clinical experience across Primary Health Care, Midwifery, Community Health, Emergency, and Orthopaedic Nursing. Demonstrated leadership as a unit manager and team leader, with practical experience in managing clinic operations, resolving staff and patient issues, and coordinating clinical schedules. Has worked in campus-style settings including Ngangelizwe Clinic and Gateway Clinic, which closely align with the healthcare needs of student populations. Committed to holistic, student-centered care, with a strong background in preventative care, counselling, and health education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nurse & Acting Unit Manager
Butterworth Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Provided clinical care in multiple departments, including:
- Emergency (Casualty)
- Outpatient Department (OPD)
- Maternity Ward
- Medical and Surgical Wards
- Critical Care Unit
- Served as Team Leader and Acting Manager, with duties including:
- Creating and managing nursing staff duty rosters and schedules
- Addressing and resolving patient queries and complaints
- Managing staff issues and promoting team cohesion
- Ensuring compliance with SANC and hospital protocols
- Led triage and first response for trauma and accident cases.
- Coordinated chronic disease management, wound care, and health education in OPD.
Professional Nurse (Community Service Year)
Ngangelizwe Clinic – Mthatha
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered comprehensive Primary Health Care services including:
- Minor ailments
- Family planning
- HIV testing, counselling and treatment (NIMART)(Inprogress)
- Health promotion and education
- Managed high patient volumes in a community-based setting, similar to university clinics.
- Built rapport with patients and responded sensitively to youth and adolescent health issues.
Nursing Student (Final-Year Training)
Gateway Clinic – Mthatha
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Rotated through Primary Health Care units including:
- Minor ailments
- Family planning
- Immunisations
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Participated in health campaigns and school outreach programs.
- Developed early skills in student-oriented care, ideal for university health environments.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Science (General, Midwifery, Community, Psychiatry)
Lilitha Nursing College
Mthatha05-2019
Post Graduate Diploma Orthopaedic Nursing - Post Graduate Diploma Orthopaedic Nursing
Western Cape Nursing College
Western Cape 04.2001 -
Skills
- Clinical Nursing Practice (PHC, Orthopaedics, Emergency, Midwifery)
References
Samkelo Mbombo : 0614394513 :Institution : Ngangelizwe Clinic :Senior
Nombulelo Koti :0608826085 :Institution :Butterworth Hospital :Operations Manager
Ganjana Ntombizikhona:0835595855 :Institution :Butterworth Hospital :Senior
Professional Registration
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Registration Number: [16515462]
- Status: Active
- APC NUMBER :[2025034164]
- Status: Active
- Drivers Lisence: Code 8
- Status : Valid
Professional Development
- HIV/AIDS and NIMART Updates
- Chronic Disease Management
- Trauma and Emergency Care
- Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Patient Rights and Legal Compliance
Timeline
Professional Nurse & Acting Unit Manager
Butterworth Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Professional Nurse (Community Service Year)
Ngangelizwe Clinic – Mthatha
01.2018 - 12.2018
Nursing Student (Final-Year Training)
Gateway Clinic – Mthatha
01.2017 - 12.2017
Post Graduate Diploma Orthopaedic Nursing - Post Graduate Diploma Orthopaedic Nursing
Western Cape Nursing College
04.2001 -
Diploma - Nursing Science (General, Midwifery, Community, Psychiatry)
Lilitha Nursing College