Lecturer- (Grade 1, Grade 2) (Adult Critical Care Nursing Science) REF NO: GS 22/24 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-registration qualification in Nursing Education registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• A Post Basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science registered with SANC.
• Current registration (2024) with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing (Grade 1).
• OR a minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing and Midwifery, of which ten (10) years must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing Education (for Grade 2).

Recommendations:

• Unendorsed valid RSA Driver’s License (Code EB).
• Master's Degree in Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation (e.g., Health Act, Higher Education Act, SAQA Act, NQF, Nursing Act, Rules and Regulations, Council on Higher Education Policies, College Policies, PSR, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Labour Relations Act, etc.).
• Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and review.
• Knowledge of procedures and processes related to the coordination of Post Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing Science.
• Proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education.
• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, and implementing Critical Care training programs.
• Sound conflict resolution, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work within set deadlines.
• Proficiency in teaching and assessment of Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Critical Care evaluation approaches.
• Good communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy.

DUTIES:

• Provide education and training to student nurses.
• Coordinate clinical learning exposure of student nurses between campus and clinical areas.
• Support the mission and promote the image of the college.
• Implement assessment strategies to determine student nurses' competencies.
• Exercise control over student nurses.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.
• Participate in policy analysis, development, and implementation.
• Develop and review nursing curricula for Adult Critical Care Nursing.
• Implement the new nursing programs in line with SANC and CHE regulations.
• Participate in the provision of continuous Professional Development activities at the campus.
• Participate in all government structures of the College.