3 Academic Nursing jobs in South Africa

• Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing:
• Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC
• Assessorship certified
• Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC
• Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• An established interest in staff development
• A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care
• Drivers license / own transport
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts.

• Reports to the Nursing Services Manager
• Responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical setting
• Integral part of the nursing team with the primary focus of bed side teaching through demonstration, job shadowing, role modelling mentoring and guidance at the bedside of all processes
• The integration and mitigation of risk management at the bedside will be a primary objective to reduce risk to the group and improve patient outcomes
• Provide services for both the in-service and formal clinical training programs through the coordination of learning opportunities, at both the formal and informal level
• Support evidence-based practice by encouraging participation in research.
• The Clinical Facilitator will play an integral role in the upskilling of staff to use equipment, and consumables safely in accordance safely in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines.

• Assess staff competence according to Groups standards and protocols
• Plan, prepare, implement, and manage the education and training requirements of new employees and rerouted staff
• Design and implement CPD program
• Support and facilitate staff and students to reach specific learning objectives

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Facilitator (College-based) reporting to the AHC Principal . The successful candidate will be responsible for co-coordinating and delivering clinical nurse training to ensure competent qualified nurses and students in line with nursing objectives.

Clinical Teaching:

• Management of the simulation laboratory
• Compiling of lesson plans for clinical teaching
• Demonstrate clinical procedures in the simulation laboratory
• Clinical accompaniment and structured clinical guidance in the accredited clinical facilities
• Design evaluation tools for clinical procedures
• Assess students for clinical competency
• Moderate clinical assessments

Theory Teaching:

• Compiling of lesson plans
• Setting tests, assignments, workbooks and examinations (according to Bloom’s taxonomy)
• Marking and moderating of tests and exams
• Design or assist with short courses
• Present short courses to the clinical facilities of the Africa Health Care as part of in-service training

Administrative responsibilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Assist with registration and completion of students with SANC
• Record all student activities: class attendance, marks, consultations, clinical hours(timesheets)
• Supporting quality assurance initiatives in nursing education
• Willingness to travel to other provinces and clinical facilities
• Willingness to do overtime

• Registered Nurse with SANC
• Basic Qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree) in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration as a Professional Nurse
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a qualification higher
• Post basic qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree) in Nursing Education.
• Post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing
• Post basic qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree) in Nursing Administration/Management.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years appropriate/recognised nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse
• At least a period of 3 (three) years of appropriate experience in Nursing Education after obtaining a post basic qualification
• Proof of registration with SANC for Assessor and Moderator
• BLS instructor certificate is an advantage
• Experience in mentoring a specific group of students
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to the management of a Nursing Education Institution
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation
• Project management
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Decision making

• Admin

AHC Nursing College is an equal opportunity employer, external candidates will also be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.