Lecturer: Nursing Speciality (Orthopaedic Nursing Science) REF NO: HRM 30/2024 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior certificate/ Grade 12 Plus A Diploma / Degree in Nursing and Midwifery Plus Post Basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC Plus Post Basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science registered with SANC Plus Proof of current registration (2024) (this only would apply to candidates that are shortlisted) with South African Nursing Council: Plus In possession of an unendorsed valid RSA Driver’s License (Code EB): Plus A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing (in the case of grade 1 PND 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 of which ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing Education (in the case of grade 2 PND 2) Only shortlisted persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Recommendation:

• Masters’ Degree in Nursing, Computer Literacy

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Possess knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation such as 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, Labor Relations Act, etc., Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council, Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and Scope of Practice,
• Possess knowledge of curriculum development and review, Knowledge of procedures and processes related to co-ordination of Post graduate diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing, Possess proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education, Possess sound knowledge of planning, scheduling, implementation of Orthopaedic nursing training programs,
• Possess sound conflict and decision-making/problem solving skills, Have good research and analytical skills, Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written), Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Good interpersonal relations, Ability to work within set deadlines, Proficiency in teaching and assessment of Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing evaluation approaches, Possess good communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provide education and training to students, Coordinate clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas, Support the mission and promote the image of the college, Implement assessment strategies to determine learner’s competencies,
• Exercise control over students, Participate in quality assurance programs, Participate in policy analysis, development and implementation, Development and review of curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing, Implement the new nursing programs in line with SANC and CHE regulations,
• Participates in the provisioning of continuous Professional Development activities at the Campus, Participates in all government structures of the College.