Lecturer PND1/PND2

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.