Western Cape College of Nursing (Boland/Overberg, Southern Cape Karoo and Metro Campus)

Undergraduate Lecturer Nursing Grade 1 to 2

Remuneration: Grade 1: R451 533 per annum; Grade 2: R553 545 per annum

Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: 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 four (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. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Possess good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. 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 undergraduate 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 Undergraduate 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. 

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).

Enquiries: Dr Y Magerman, tel. (021) 6841 202/ Dr S Mottian, tel. (044) 8131 841 (Southern Cape/Karoo Campus) / Ms L Strauss, tel. (023) 8140 090 (Boland/Overberg Campus)

Closing Date: 22 November 2024

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).