Clinical Preceptor
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undergraduate Programme - Liaison with clinical facilities where students work regarding clinical placement and the clinical needs of the undergraduate programme. Arranging orientation of students in clinical facilities prior to working in these facilities. Give electronic feedback to lecturers regarding placement of students. Provide lecturers with monthly placement report of students. Provide students with clinical and professional supervision in practice and in simulation. Provide students with guidance in simulation and in practice during clinical performance of procedures. Demonstrate and give in-service training to students during practical (in simulation and practice). Administer practical examination in practice and in simulation. Facilitate the integration of theory and practice as well as higher level of thinking. Facilitate learning to ensure optimal patient care, competency in the necessary skills and achievement of set outcomes. Monitor and supervise student’s ability to achieve learning outcomes. Support and guide students in emotionally challenging environments and situations. Facilitate student’s problem solving skills. Give constructive feedback to students. Maintain a close working relationship with academic personnel. Assist academic personnel in the formulation of learning outcomes.
- Simulation Laboratory - Assist in the development and maintenance of the simulation laboratory. Facilitation of learning to students in the simulation laboratory when necessary. Preparation of the simulation laboratory for practical demonstrations/ classes and exams as well as cleaning up after demonstrations/ classes and exams. Keeping up with the latest trends of Provincial and Private hospital’s use of equipment and consumables.
- Administration - Schedule duty rosters for student’s placement in clinical practice. Checking hour lists and reporting this data accurately on a continuous basis. Attending to enquiries of the students regarding hours worked and absenteeism from clinical practice. Give feedback to the lecturers regarding hours worked and reporting of students who do not comply with the minimum required clinical hours. Ensuring that students do not work more hours per week than prescribed by the Labour Relations Act. Assist students on a daily basis with clinical enquiries. Assist with the marking of clinical assignments, patient studies, midwifery registers and assessment tools. Writing of incident reports and the reporting of incidents when necessary.
- Professional nursing practice - Promote involvement of permanent staff in clinical facilities in order to maximize learning opportunities for the students. Act as advocate for the students. Display professional behaviour through interpersonal skills, dressing code, general appearance and use of correct language. Be a role model to students. Keep up to date with newest trends and best practice guidelines.
- Community service - Be available to assist, when necessary, with community service.
- Incidents - Assisting/ guiding students with injuries on duty. Record and report all injuries on duty.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr MJ Matsipane 018 389 2364
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MS Innocentia Mphuthi 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B degree in Nursing is essential.
- Valid code B driver’s licence is essential.
- Registration with South African Nursing Council is essential.
- Proof of professional indemnity is essential.
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years’ experience in Clinical nursing is essential.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Clinical Teaching and Learning
- Computer skills (MS Office, email, internet)
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments
- of the NWU
- Clinical accompaniment and placement
- Record keeping and administration
Behavioural Competencies
- Sound interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Positive attitudes
- Good work ethics
