Lecturer PND1/PND2 - RPL & Placement Coordinator at Gauteng Department of Health

Reference Number : Refs/020255

Requirements :

• Basic qualifications accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse. 
• Post basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with the SANC. 
• PN-D1, minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Registered Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwife. 
• PND2 minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwife, at least 10 years of the period must be appropriate experience in nursing education. 
• A thorough knowledge and application of the South African Nursing Council Code of Ethics, Nursing Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice; a thorough knowledge of clinical placement and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and all relevant regulations; the ability to apply computer technology and programmes. 
• Sound communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills; ability to work in a team and under pressure; current registration with SANC. 
• A valid’ driver’s license.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be attached and report to Clinical HOD and will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate clinical placement of students. 
• Design clinical placement plan; draw a schedule for WIL placement and integrated clinical placement plans (ICPP). Create clinical learning opportunities. 
• Conduct annual situational analysis in clinical areas. 
• Collaborate with lecturers to ensure WIL placement is done according to requirements. 
• Exercise control over students; monitor absenteeism of all students. 
• Laisse with CETU to control and monitor students. 
• Identify non-compliance of students with allocation and implement appropriate discipline. 
• Attend scheduled clinical meetings and collaborate with external stakeholders. 
• Planning, coordination, and implementation of training programmes for RPL candidates, i.e., RPL candidates challenging first year of training and candidates challenging other levels of training; Coordinate GCON RPL processes and marksheet. 
• Orientation of RPL students. 
• Liaise with academic departments responsible for RPL candidates; provide student guidance and support towards attainment of minimum requirements of RPL candidates. 
• Participate as a member of the College RPL Committee; present RPL report during the College meetings. 
• Support the mission of the College by serving in Committees, attending, and participating in meetings and College activities; promote the image of the College. 
• Participate in research relevant to Nursing Education; participate in curriculum development and review; engage in own continuous professional development (CPD) related to own area of practice and to Nursing Education.