Lecturer: Clinical Learning Facilitator (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Nursing) (2 Year Fixed-Term Contract) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job description:

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a Clinical Learning Facilitator qualified and registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), who will contribute actively towards the clinical teaching and learning, research and community engagement in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in clinical learning activities in the Department of Nursing.
• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in simulated clinical activities in the Department of Nursing.
• Participate and contribute to the Departmental and Faculty research agenda from a clinical learning perspective.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental community engagement activities as identified in the departmental strategic plan.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Nursing.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Proof of current registration with SANC as an advanced Midwife.
• Registration with SANC as a Nurse educator, Assessor, and Moderator.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ clinical teaching experience in a maternity unit / tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ clinical working experience in the relevant midwifery discipline.
• Evidence in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / post basic/Postgraduate Diploma in midwifery students.

Recommendations:

• Experience and use of simulation-based education.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A professional role model.
• Responsible for maintaining positive relationship with the clinical learning partners.
• Has highly developed communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Has a strong work ethic and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent command of the relevant field of Midwifery and the latest education and clinical practice trends.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning.