Lecturer Nursing Grade 1 to 2
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: WCCN4/2024
Western Cape College of Nursing, Boland/Overberg, Southern Cape Karoo and Metro Campus
Requirements Minimum educational qualifications:
Basic R425 qualification accredited with the SANC (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatric (where applicable). Post-basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC.
Registration with a professional council:
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatric Nurse where applicable.
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 in Nursing Education after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education.
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. Knowledge of policy development, interpretation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Sound conflict management and decision making / problem solving skills. Good research and analytical skills. Good managerial and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy.
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
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 of nursing 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 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.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Possess good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific post-basic
qualification with the South African Nursing Council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
Remuneration
Grade 1: R 451 533 – R 530 376 (PN-D1) per annum, Grade 2: R 553 545 – R 726 717 (PN-D2) per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Enquiry
Dr Magerman, tel. no. (021) 684-1225 (Western Cape College of Nursing)
Ms HM Wiese, tel. no. (044) 813-1841 (Southern Cape/Karoo Campus)
Ms L Strauss, tel. no. (023) 814-0090 (Boland/Overberg Campus)
Starting Date: 7/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing Date: 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.
The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.