Job Title
Clinical Simulation Coordinator (post level 8) (Job ID: 5922)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
18/10/2024
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5835 and Job ID 5875. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Oversee the scheduling and functioning of all undergraduate and postgraduate clinical learning in the skills- and simulation laboratories.
- Arrange simulation-based education and debriefing orientation sessions as required.
- Collaboration with lecturing staff, design and develop simulation-based scenarios.
- Assist lecturing staff to execute simulation learning and other clinical learning opportunities.
- Maintain and operate the simulation laboratory, including troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with information technology personnel.
- Supervise students during learning sessions and maintain safe practices.
- Contribute to the evaluation of students during skills and simulation activities.
- Assist in the coordination of the annual simulation short learning programme (SimSLP) for health practitioners.
- Oversee the management of equipment and inventory in the skills and simulation laboratories.
- Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
- Prepare the skills- and the simulation laboratories for scheduled learning activities.
- Request quotations, order stock and consumables according to needs.
- Manage voice recordings and video footage in a strictly confidential manner.
- Integrate research and best practices into simulation-based education.
- Liaise with suppliers to provide input regarding the acquisition of materials and technology necessary for teaching and learning.
- Ensure a safe and tidy skills- and simulation laboratory environment.
- Maintain supervised scheduled laboratory hours as necessary.
- Regularly update and maintain policies and procedure manuals for the skills- and simulation laboratories.
Inherent Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 or Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Nursing.
- Current Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Nurse (General, Community, Psychiatric) and Midwifery.
- 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.
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience in nursing (post-community service).
Recommendations:
- A master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing Science.
- A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities in a higher education environment.
- Experience with simulation as a teaching and learning strategy in nursing.
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
- Results orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- 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 deal with several activities at a time.
- 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 good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
- Building coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- 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 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:
18 October 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 contact051 401 9810 or email or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9813 / 7659 / 9814 / 2979 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.
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (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.
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