Lecturer Grade1 to 2 Post Graduate Diploma Nursing Programmes at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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.