Job Title
Clinical Assistants (in Nursing) (Postgraduate Diploma) (contract appointment: 3 years) (Job ID: 5985)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Nursing
Contract Type
Contract
Occupational Level
Semi-Skilled
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
8/11/2024
Description
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Duties and responsibilities:
Orientate the student to the facility and the unit as required.
Facilitate teaching and learning experience in clinical practice and assessment.
Be available on the clinical site to supervise students.
Participate in ongoing evaluation of the clinical learning experience.
Monitor student movements and record keeping in the clinical practice.
Maintain a portfolio of evidence of own activities and submit monthly or as required.
Perform other clinical duties as assignments, such as practical sessions in the skills laboratory/simulation.
Assist in the remediation of students.
Liaise between the UFS School of Nursing and clinical practice.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in nursing on NQF Level 8
Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwife.
Qualification in one of the following fields of specialisation: Primary Care Nursing or Occupational Health Nursing
A minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in the area of specialisation.
A valid driver's licence.
Recommendations:
Additional qualifications in Nursing Education.
Moderators and assessor's course.
Registration as an assessor with the South African Nursing Council.
Clinical facilitators or preceptorship course.
Clinical facilitator experience.
Master's degree in nursing.
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
Results oriented:
The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Strategic thinking:
The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required documents
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 8 November 2024.
Salary: The salary is available on request.
Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email ****** or ******. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9814/ 2979/ 7659for assistance.
General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.
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