CLINICAL PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR: GRADE 1 (NURSING CLINICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIT) (CETU)

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. (This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post, incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC). Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to assist accredited Higher Education Institutions with external practical examination of students as required. Willingness to work overtime and provide hospital relief when required. Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experience in Nursing Education and Training in a Perinatal clinical setting with specialised perinatal health care knowledge. Effective leadership, supervisory, planning, coordination, organising, facilitation, mentoring, problem solving, decision-making, as well as conflict resolution skills. Ability to interact, network and liaise with diverse stakeholders and health care users and providers. Extensive knowledge of nursing care practice and procedures, nursing statutes and ethical standards, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, SANC Education and Training Regulations and Qualifications Framework, Skills Development Act, Department of Health Training and Development Policies and Procedures, All Health-Related and Public Services Regulations and Guidelines, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.

Duties

Responsible for the overall coordination of clinical teaching and learning, the facilitation and oversight in the development of operational plans to give strategic direction to nurse education and training in the hospital and provide support to hospital management. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of formal and informal training interventions. Participate in the maintenance of norms and standards of nursing practice to promote the health status of health care users by establishing, maintaining inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes effective and efficient health care. Participate in the development and implementation of the hospital quality assurance programmes, guidelines, protocols, norms and standards in line with the QA requirements. Utilize information technology (IT) and other management information systems to manage information for the enhancement of training and development. Effective management and utilization of resources (human, financial and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms M Holland Tel No: (021) 659-5550

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to practical test.

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