CLINICAL PRECEPTOR P000009
Listing reference: nwu_000454
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Health & Fitness
Job category: Nursing Staff
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HEALTH SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000009
VACANCY: CLINICAL PRECEPTOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Due to our increase in student numbers, we need this position to be filled and to accompany and support students in obtaining
clinical skills in the healthcare context
Job description
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Clinical Nursing
· Computer skills
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in various multilingual environments of
· the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound interpersonal and intercultural skills
· Valid code B driver’s license
Minimum requirements
· B Nursing Degree in General, Community, Psychiatric Nursing Science or Midwifery is essential.
· Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Midwifery, or Trauma nursing or ICU is essential.
· Master’s in nursing science is desirable.
· Proof of current Registration with South African Nursing Council.
· 3 years clinical work experience as a professional nurse.
· 1 year(s) clinical work experience specialising post-graduation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME:
· Liaison with clinical facilities where students work regarding clinical placement and the clinical needs of the Undergraduate Diploma 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.
2. SIMULATION LABORATORY:
· Lead research and supervise students at masters and doctoral level within research entity
· 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 the DoH’s use of equipment and consumables.
3. ADMINISTRATION:
· Schedule duty rosters for student’s placement in clinical practice.
· 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 portfolios and assessment tools.
· Writing of incident reports and the reporting of incidents when necessary.
4. 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 and SANC guidelines.
5. COMMUNITY SERVICE:
· Be available to assist, when necessary, with community service projects.
6. 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 E Bornman - 018 2991763
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Nonki Motsapi – Nonki.Motsapi@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 18 FEBRUARY 2022
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.
