Lecturer Grade 1 to 2 Post Graduate Diploma Nursing

Overview

Lecturer position in nursing education at the Western Cape College of Nursing, Metro Campus, responsible for training and assessing student nurses.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification (R212) with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Nursing Education.
• A post-basic nursing qualification (R212) with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in one of the following fields: Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency.
• Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult), Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Orthopaedic Nursing, A relevant master’s degree (NQF L9).
• Or A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Nursing Education.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in one of the following fields: Emergency Nursing, Orthopaedic Nursing, Critical Care Nursing (Adult), A relevant master’s degree (NQF L9).
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in Nursing Education or the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Possess knowledge of relevant Legislation, Acts, Prescripts and Policy frameworks informing the area of operation.
• Knowledge of nursing education programmes and curriculum.
• Proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education including evaluation approaches.
• Possess good communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of policy development, interpretation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Sound conflict management and decision making / problem solving skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Good managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• Provide education and training to student nurses.
• Coordinate clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas.
• Conduct clinical accompaniment of students.
• Coordinate the teaching and learning and assessment of R635 programmes.
• Develop and ensure implementation of quality assurance programmes.
• Collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders and build a sound relationship within the Department.
• Supervision of students.
• Participate in the development and review of nursing curricula for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes.
• Implements the new nursing programmes in line with SANC and CHE regulations.
• Participate in the provisioning of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities at the Campus.
• Participate in all governance structures of the College.
• Support the mission and promote the image of the college.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Dr Magerman Tel No: (021) 684-1225

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post- basic qualification or post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS