Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: . Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the scheduling and functioning and of all basic nursing skills in the laboratory and the high-tech simulation nursing laboratory for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Prepare students for simulation through annual orientation and by communicating the simulation outcomes and instructions.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios, simulated learning activities and educational materials for all nursing courses in collaboration with nursing staff and other users of the simulation laboratory.
• Maintain and operate the simulation laboratory to include troubleshooting and collaborating with information technology personnel.
• Ensure supervision of students in the lab, maintaining safe practices and abiding by all established policies and procedures for the laboratory.
• Contribute to the evaluation of students during skills and simulation activities as well as on other occasions by request.
• Responsible for assisting with data collection for scholarly work related to simulation and technology in teaching and learning.
• Provide simulation training and practice for lecturers and new staff members where necessary.
• Administration functions regarding management of equipment, stock, statistics, research documentation, maintenance and reporting breakages.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Provide feedback to students during simulation debriefing.
• Provide remedial psychomotor and cognitive support to students referred by lecturers.
• Conducts nursing skills demonstrations as requested by lecturers in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Attend meetings, in-services, and other nursing school events as scheduled.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies, linen and equipment for each laboratory and foster use of same in an economically responsible manner.
• Assist with compiling policies and guidelines for simulation and assure fulfilment of the standards of the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Document and keep records of all simulation activities including but not limited to participation by student nurses, lecturers, preceptors, hospital staff and recordings of simulation events.
• Maintain a policies and procedures manual for the laboratory.
• Maintain supervised scheduled laboratory hours as necessary to serve day, evening, and weekend student schedules.
• Assist with pre-and post-simulation activities.
• Ensure the tidiness of the simulation laboratory.
• Provide inputs regarding the acquisition of teaching technology and simulation tools for budget purposes and liaise with suppliers.
• Utilize research and literature findings to integrate best practices into the laboratory instruction.
• Manage simulation footage in a confidential and safe manner.
• Order stock and consumables according to needs.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 or bachelor's degree on NQF Level 7 or Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualification in any of the following specialities: Emergency Care /Critical Care Nursing/ Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care/ Advanced Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education.
• Current Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Nurse (General, Community, Psychiatric) and Midwifery
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in nursing practice (post-community service).
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities in a higher education environment.

Recommendations:

• A master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing Science.
• Short course in simulation.
• Experience with simulation as a teaching and learning strategy in nursing.

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results orientated:

o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
o The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
o The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic thinking:

o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business acumen:

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Required DocumentsPlease ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL 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);
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable);
• Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
11 August 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 or email or . Additionally, kindly contact / / / / for 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: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.Additional Information

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